Industrial Engineer

Socket.dev; Cottondale (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours + 32 sick

401k match

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

Volunteer Time

Safety Shoes

Team Wear

Job summary

SMP Automotive System Alabama Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to standardize production and drive project implementations across the plant. You will lead material-flow planning, workplace design, and value-stream improvements in collaboration with HQ and logistics teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 2–3 years of experience, and skills in MTM/REFA, FMEA, and lean manufacturing. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is expected, with English/German/Spanish as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Engineering or related field.
• Project management experience.
• Secondary equipment planning / procurement.
• Production and factory planning.
• MS Office and CAD (AutoCAD) proficiency.
• Value Stream Mapping.
• MTM or REFA proficiency.
• Lean Manufacturing – Toyota Production System – Poka-Yoke.
• Continuous Improvement
• Ergonomics.
• English / German and/or Spanish will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan material flow in cooperation with logistics planning department.
• Design workplaces in cooperation with HQ / Ergonomics.
• Generate Value Stream Maps, flow diagrams, production layouts.
• Develop and introduce new techniques.
• Design customer articles suitable for production.
• Generate and participate in process FMEAs.
• Determine required secondary equipment and specifications.
• Oversee equipment procurement and production launch of secondary equipment.
• Lead sub-Projects management, due date and cost control.
• Support Kaizen projects and daily startup/series support.
• Perform MTM analyses and optimize value streams.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plastics / machinery manufacturing

Process technology

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

MTM / REFA

Value Stream Mapping

CAD (AutoCAD)

MS Office

English / German / Spanish (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Industrial Engineer

Position Description

Are you proud to be a part of something? Do you have the determination to provide quality work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you ready to be a part of a team?

SMP Automotive System Alabama Inc. develops and manufactures plastic parts and highly integrated modules for the automotive industry. They company is a member of the Motherson Group, one of the 22 largest automotive suppliers worldwide We invite you to view some of our products at: www.smp-automotive.com/en.

SMP is a unique company that solicits and values employee contributions and involvement and invests in employee development in preparation for the challenges of the automotive supply industry. For prospective team members who possess values, are passionate about what they do and want to truly make a difference, joining our company can be a life-changing opportunity.

We are looking for a talented Industrial Engineer to join our growing team. An Industrial Engineer is responsible for ensuring the standardization of production and implementation of projects.

What you will be responsible for:

Method Engineering

• Material flow planning in cooperation with the logistics planning department
• Workplace design and Specification in cooperation with HQ / Ergonomics
• Generating Value Stream Maps, flow diagrams, production layouts
• Involvement in the development and introduction of new techniques
• Involvement in designing customer articles in a manner that is suitable for production
• Generation of and involvement in process FMEAs

Manufacturing Engineering in cooperation with the relevant technical departments

• Determining the required secondary equipment
• Generating specifications for secondary equipment, special machines
• Construction monitoring, acceptance and production launch of the secondary equipment

Project work

• Tasks as Sub-Project Manager
• Due date and cost control
• Project documentation
• Planning and execution of ratio / optimization projects
• Involvement in the design FMEA
• Generating process sequences with the help of QA (test plans)
• Support for Kaizen projects
• Daily startup and series support
• Execution of MTM analyses
• Optimization of special processes and equipment
• Optimization of value stream
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What will you bring to the table (Skills/Experience Required):

• Engineer / Technician: Plastics / machinery manufacturing / process technology
• Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Engineering or related field
• Project management
• Secondary equipment planning / - procurement
• Production and factory planning
• PC knowledge (MS Office) / CAD (AutoCAD)
• Value Stream Mapping
• MTM or REFA proficiency:
• Lean Manufacturing – Toyota Production System – Poka-Yoke
• Continuous Improvement
• Ergonomics
• English / German and/or Spanish will be advantage

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Necessary Attributes:

Must possess our Core Values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity

What will you enjoy from working with us?

• 120 hours of PTO and 32 hours of unplanned PTO (sick) time per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401k with company match (100% on 1st 3% and 50% in 4-5%)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Prescription Plans (Pick from 2 plans)
• Delta Dental (Pick from 2 plans)
• Ameritas Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance Policies for Team Member & Family
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy for Team Member and their families
• 100% Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• 100% Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Paid Volunteer Time (Charity)
• ADP LifeMart Discounts for Team Members
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Safety Shoe Allotment
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allotment
• Team Wear Allotment
• Recognition for your hard work and achievements!
• Opportunity for new challenges! We are growing!
• Paid training

Offers are contingent upon passing all background and drug screen.