Industrial Engineer

Universal Logistics Holdings; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design warehouse layouts, PFEP, and optimize material flow within a Northville, Michigan warehouse setting. The role emphasizes lean principles, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering with 0–5 years’ warehousing or distribution experience, and proficiency in Excel, Access, AutoCAD, Proplanner, Factory Flow, MOST, and Excel macros.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and/or experience in the following areas: Layout design, including storage areas and work cell/assembly areas
• Plan for every part development (PFEP)
• Material flow analysis
• Line side delivery design, planning, and implementation
• Process development and design
• Time studies
• Lean manufacturing principles and implementation
• Data analysis
• Visual factory
• Continuous improvement
• Error proofing

Skills

Layout design

PFEP

Material flow analysis

Line side delivery design

Process development

Time studies

Lean principles

Data analysis

Visual factory

Continuous improvement

Error proofing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Access

AutoCAD

Proplanner

Factory Flow

MOST

Excel Macros

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?
Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.
Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area.

Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC), a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading third‑party logistics (3PL) provider offering a comprehensive range of supply chain services. Leveraging an experienced management team and advanced technology, LINC delivers customized logistics solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings for its customers.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:

• Layout design, including storage areas and work cell/assembly areas

• Plan for every part development (PFEP)

• Material flow analysis

• Line side delivery design, planning, and implementation

• Process development and design

• Time studies

• Lean manufacturing principles and implementation

• Data analysis

• Visual factory

• Continuous improvement

• Error proofing

The ideal candidate will possess experience with the following computer programs:

• Microsoft Excel and Access (must be proficient)

• AutoCAD or similar design software

• Proplanner (preferred)

• Factory Flow (preferred)

• M.O.S.T. (preferred)

• Writing and developing Macros in Excel (preferred)

Other requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

• 0-5 years of engineering experience within a warehouse or distribution environment (preferred)

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Ability to meet deadlines