Industrial Engineer

MAHLE; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on optimizing processes to match tooling, equipment, and facility needs, delivering cost‑efficient production lines. The role emphasizes Lean implementation, continuous improvement projects, and the successful launch of MAHLE products, plus training teams and applying data analytics with Excel and Tableau.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, 3–5 years in operational excellence, and the ability to read engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in operational excellence or process improvement.
• Experience in plastic molding & assembly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or similar certification preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Tableau).
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of ISO14001 and IATF standards as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Optimize processes to match tooling, equipment and facility requirements.
• Contribute to successful product launches and CI projects.
• Lead Lean initiatives and implement Lean Manufacturing goals.
• Facilitate training and workshops on operational excellence.
• Evaluate continuous improvement activities and implement performance improvements.
• Support data-driven problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Dynamic communication

Inter-personal skills

Strong presentation skills

Data analysis

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

CAD

MS Office

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Our Industrial Engineer’s primary focus is optimization of processes that match the tooling, equipment and facility requirements and provide efficient, cost-effective production lines that utilize operators and/or robotics in a mold and assembly operation. They are also responsible for contributing to the successful launch of MAHLE products and development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects and problem-solving processes. MPS Implementer assists with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. Facilitate training and workshops on operational excellence principles. Evaluates all continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes. Being a MPS Implementer employs Lean methodologies and tools to accomplish business objectives. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or similar roles.
• Experience in plastic molding & assembly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or similar certification preferred.
• Dynamic communication / inter-personal skills
• Must have demonstrable technical presentation skill.
• Superb computer literacy, including MS Office, CAD and SAP.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Tableau)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of ISO14001 and IATF standards, as applicable to the position.

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com