Industrial Engineer

Lippert Components, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with employer match

Vacation and more

Career development

Job summary

Lippert Components, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to design, optimize, and continuously improve our distribution network operations across aftermarket centers.

The role partners with operations, supply chain, transportation, finance, IT, and integration teams to deploy innovative distribution solutions that drive efficiency and growth. The position emphasizes data-driven analysis, facility design, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance safety, scalability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of industrial, distribution, supply chain, or logistics design experience.
• Experience supporting warehouse or distribution center operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Prior automation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the Value Stream Map at each Distribution Center in the network and identify opportunities for continuous improvement with safety front and center.
• Determine the cost-per-unit at each step in the value stream.
• Lead Kaizen events with local leadership to promote productivity improvements and standardize network operations.
• Develop, measure, and analyze productivity KPIs; recommend process, equipment, and human capital improvements.
• Support the implementation of Work Force Management.
• Handle storage system design, quotes, and implementations at Distribution Centers.
• Support Distribution Center startups and relocations.
• Evaluate Material Handling Equipment needs and recommend improvements.
• Lead efforts to automate Distribution Center Operations.
• Adjacent project work as assigned by VP Operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Automation

Excel

Warehouse operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Industrial Engineer

Our Industrial Engineers are responsible for designing, optimizing, and continuously improving distribution network operations across Lippert's aftermarket business. This role supports multiple major distribution centers and plays a critical role in evaluating, planning, and integrating new facilities associated with growth initiatives, acquisitions, and mergers. They leverage data analysis, facility design, process improvement methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational efficiency, scalability, safety, and customer service excellence throughout the distribution network.

This position serves as a strategic partner to distribution leadership and works closely with operations, supply chain, transportation, finance, IT, and integration teams to develop and implement innovative distribution solutions that support long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the Value Stream Map at each Distribution Center in the network, develop standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement while keeping safety front and center.
• Determine the cost-per-unit at each step in the value stream.
• Lead Kaizen events with local leadership teams to promote productivity improvements and eliminate waste within the operation. Standardize network operations.
• Develop, measure, and analyze productivity KPI’s. Recommend process, equipment, and human capital improvements.
• Support the implementation of Work Force Management.
• Handle storage system design, quotes, and implementations at Distribution Centers.
• Support Distribution Center startups and relocations.
• Evaluate Material Handling Equipment needs and recommend improvements.
• Lead efforts to automate Distribution Center Operations.
• Adjacent project work as assigned by VP Operations.

Travel

Travel will be up to 50% of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial engineering, distribution engineering, supply chain engineering, or logistics design experience.
• Experience supporting warehouse or distribution center operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Prior automation experience required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role does not now or in the future offer employment sponsorship.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave‑of‑absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel‑related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job‑related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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