Industrial Engineer

Adient plc; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Foamech Adient is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations through process improvement, facility planning, and labor analysis. The role focuses on developing efficient production processes, plant layouts, and supporting product launches and capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in industrial or process engineering, with strong CAD skills and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of industrial/manufacturing/process engineering experience.
• Experience developing manufacturing layouts and workflow improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain plant layouts and manufacturing concepts for new and existing processes.
• Maintain CAD layouts of the facility for planning and expansion.
• Design, source, quote, and expedite material handling equipment.
• Conduct methods and workflow analyses to implement effective tools and processes.
• Support training for engineering and supervisory personnel.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing operations through process improvement, facility planning, labor analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for developing efficient production processes, optimizing plant layouts, supporting equipment installations and product launches, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain plant layouts and manufacturing concepts for new and existing processes
• Maintain accurate CAD layouts of the facility to support future planning and expansion activities
• Design, source, quote, order, and expedite material handling equipment
• Conduct methods and workflow analyses to identify and implement the most effective tools, equipment, and processes
• Support training initiatives for industrial engineering and supervisory personnel
• Establish and audit labor standards using predetermined time systems and stopwatch labor measurement techniques
• Analyze labor utilization and productivity data; identify and implement corrective actions as needed
• Prepare data and analysis to support capital expenditure evaluations and investment decisions
• Research and implement new manufacturing technologies and industry best practices
• Review and analyze daily labor reports to drive continuous improvement
• Support product launches, equipment installations, and manufacturing process improvements
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to improve operational performance
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering experience
• Experience developing manufacturing layouts and workflow improvements
• Proficiency with CAD software and facility layout design
• Knowledge of labor standards development and labor measurement systems
• Experience analyzing productivity, labor efficiency, and operational performance metrics
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to support cross-functional teams and manufacturing operations
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience supporting product launches, equipment implementation, or capital projects preferred
• Labor balancing and workforce optimization

Preferred Experience

• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience
• Material handling equipment design and implementation
• Continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives
• Capital equipment justification and ROI analysis

This Position is for 1st Shift - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Primary Location

Foamech Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.