Industrial Engineer

Monroe Truck Equipment; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match After 90 Days

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Vacation Upon Hire

IL Sick Time

Reimbursement for Work Boots and Glass

Holiday Package

Job summary

Monroe Truck Equipment in Joliet, IL, part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, seeks an experienced Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer. You will study labor, apply Lean, 5S, and TOC, and develop standard work, layouts, and value streams to improve material flow and reduce waste.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, CAD tooling like SolidWorks, ERP data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial/manufacturing/process engineering.
• Experience applying Lean, 5S, root-cause analysis, and CI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and labor analysis to set standards.
• Apply Lean, 5S, TOC, and Six Sigma to improve operations.
• Develop standard work instructions and process docs.
• Design and optimize work cells and layouts for flow.
• Create current/future state value stream maps.
• Evaluate equipment and tooling to reduce downtime.
• Support cost analysis for existing and new products.
• Analyze ERP data to support decisions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

ERP Data Analysis

CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP Systems

Job description

At Monroe Truck Equipment, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Joliet, IL, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and labor analysis to establish standards and optimize resource utilization.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Theory of Constraints, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies to improve operations.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools.
• Design and optimize manufacturing work cells and facility layouts to improve material flow and reduce wasted motion.
• Create and analyze current-state and future-state value stream maps.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and production methods to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Support cost analysis activities for existing products, new product introductions, and process changes.
• Analyze manufacturing data and ERP system information to support operational decision-making.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to identify process variation and implement sustainable improvements.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or related engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing data analysis.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• 401k with Company Match After 90 Days
• Health, Dental and Visioni Insurance 1st of the Month after Hire
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Vacation Upon Hire
• IL Sick Time
• Reimbursement for Work Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Holiday Package

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.