Industrial Engineer

MAT Friction; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Retirement Plan + Company Match

Career Advancement Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

MAT Friction in Georgia is looking for an experienced Industrial Engineer to enhance operational efficiency through Lean methodologies. The role involves collaborating with production and maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges and improve production workflows. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and have at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on continuous improvement and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Experience in continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational efficiency across equipment and facility layouts.
• Conceive and develop innovative manufacturing solutions.
• Analyze and optimize production processes.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Problem solving and analysis

Mechanical skills for equipment maintenance

Understanding production processes

Low-level automation/robotics knowledge

Multi-tasking skills

Cost reduction identification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

Company Description

Join MAT HD, a leading company in making heavy braking parts for different markets. We specialize in brake parts for commercial vehicles. We work with distributors, fleet owners, and OEMs to give the best solutions. We are proud to make high‑quality brake shoes, new brake kits, and lined shoes for trucks and buses. If you want a challenging role in a company that values quality and innovation, MAT HD could be right for you!

MAT HD, LLC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi‑national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Industrial Engineer with a strong foundation in Lean methodologies to drive operational efficiency across equipment utilization, facility layout optimization, and production workflows. This role acts as a strategic advisor to the Plant Manager, guiding improvement initiatives from concept through implementation. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams, providing hands‑on support to resolve day‑to‑day operational challenges.

Principle Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, develop, and test innovative solutions for manufacturing processes based on analysis and organizational objectives
• Identify design improvements based on activity levels; assess footprint capacity within facilities and identify/develop plans to better utilize the space
• Identify equipment improvements based on activity levels; assess throughput capacity and identify/develop plans to remove bottlenecks and breakdowns
• Create and maintain required documentation for manufacturing processes, including flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis, and line balancing
• Empower employees and optimize existing activities based on standards and best practices from Six Sigma, LEAN, etc.
• Study and analyze current processes, determine their effectiveness, and recommend strategies for improvement and timelines for implementation
• Conduct time study analysis to establish production standards for departments
• Advocate for continuous improvement by promoting a strong teamwork atmosphere and a community of process improvement practice
• Research and introduce equipment/other technologies
• Additional responsibilities assigned as necessary

Competencies

• Highly hands‑on with a strong mechanical aptitude is a must.
• Problem solving and analyses, careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives, and consequences.
• Mechanical skills required to perform equipment maintenance and fabrication in collaboration with other team members to develop practical solutions
• Ability to understand production processes
• Ability to understand and lead the implementation of low‑level automation/robotics options
• Ability to follow all the quality standards and guidelines strictly
• Multi‑tasking skills are required to manage multiple projects and various project activities.
• Ability to identify cost reductions and provide ROI justifications for change/acquisition of equipment
• Knowledge of/experience with value stream mapping and application of such.
• Thinks conceptually and intuitively, linking problems and symptoms to identify underlying issues and root causes.
• Presentation skills are the ability to communicate to an audience formally.
• Makes sound decisions in a timely and confident manner.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, take initiative, work independently of day‑to‑day supervision, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, leading continuous improvement efforts and lean methods and tools.
• Maintenance/Mechanical experience – in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial engineering concepts such as work cell layout and material flow analysis a plus.
• Proven ability to carry out design calculations.
• Strong project and program management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Ability to travel 40%.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.