Industrial Engineer

Magna International Inc.; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Equal opportunity employer policies

Job summary

Magna International Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Spring Hill, Tennessee. In this role, you will develop strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency, design packaging solutions, and lead plant layout development.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field and has proven experience in supply chain planning, packaging development, and CAD skills.

You will work in a dynamic environment focused on product innovation while continuously improving operations and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain planning and packaging development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Design and develop packaging solutions for both returnable and expendable packaging.
• Lead plant layout development to optimize material flow, safety, and productivity.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Packaging Development

Plant Layout Design

CAD Skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

Data Analysis Tools (Excel, Power BI)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

## Industrial EngineerApplylocations: Spring Hill, Tennessee, UStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R00246803**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.**## **What we offer:**At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.## ## ## ## **Group Summary:**Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.**Job Responsibilities:****Key Responsibilities:*** **Supply Chain Optimization:** + **Develop and implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency, including inventory management, logistics, and demand planning.** + **Plan for every part database to ensure timely availability and minimize lead times.*** **Packaging Development:** + **Design and develop packaging solutions for both returnable and expendable packaging, ensuring durability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.** + **Collaborate with suppliers, plant teams, and logistics to optimize packaging processes.*** **Container Return Strategy & Process:** + **Develop and implement strategies for the return of empty containers, working closely with plant operations and finance.** + **Establish and refine processes for container flow, tracking, and cost management.*** **Plant Layout & Facility Design:** + **Lead plant layout development and design efforts to optimize material flow, safety, and productivity.** + **Utilize CAD tools to create detailed layouts and design concepts for current and future factory setups.*** **Warehousing & Material Flow Design:** + **Design and optimize inbound, warehouse, lineside material flow, and shipping processes to maximize efficiency and safety.** + **Assess current capacities and develop plans for expansion or reconfiguration.** + **Develop layouts that facilitate seamless movement of materials from receipt through production to shipping.*** **Warehouse Equipment Strategy & Maintenance:** + **Develop and implement strategies for warehouse equipment, including selection, layout, and utilization.** + **Oversee maintenance and repair responsibilities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.** + **Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule preventive maintenance and address repair needs promptly.*** **Project Launch & New Product Integration:** + **Lead and coordinate project launches related to new products, ensuring smooth integration into existing supply chain and manufacturing processes.** + **Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop launch plans, timelines, and resource allocation.*** **Future Factory Concepts:** + **Contribute to the development of factory of future initiatives, integrating automation, digitalization, and lean principles.** + **Support the implementation of innovative manufacturing and logistics concepts.*** **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** + **Work with plant management, logistics, finance, and engineering teams to align strategies and ensure seamless execution.** + **Provide technical support and data analysis to support decision-making.****Required Skills:*** **Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.*** **Proven experience in supply chain planning, packaging development, plant layout design, warehouse and material flow design, and project management.*** **Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).*** **Knowledge of warehouse management, logistics, container return processes, and equipment maintenance.*** **Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.*** **Strong communication and interpersonal skills.*** **Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.*** **Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).****Preferred Skills:*** **Experience with automation, robotics, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.*** **Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.*** **Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).*** **Experience in developing factory of the future concepts and digital twin modeling.*** **Background in equipment maintenance management and reliability engineering.*** **Experience managing project launches for new products or process improvements.*** **Sustainability initiatives related to warehouse equipment and logistics.**## **Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:**At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.**AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure**As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.**Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.**If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.**Worker Type:**Regular / Permanent**Group:**Magna Seating