Industrial Engineer

Appone; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products, Vandalia Technical Center, seeks an Industrial Engineer to support North American manufacturing sites with lean initiatives and cost-saving projects. The role involves leading workshops, designing assembly equipment, and developing efficient material flow while training teams for ramp-up.

The position requires strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking, plus travel across North American plants to implement improvements and sustain savings. Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Proven track record of leadership capabilities to conduct workshops and drive lean manufacturing.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.
• Strong degree of self-motivation and self-direction.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding situation.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

• Estimate labor, assembly fixtures cost, material movement cost and material presentation costs.
• Lead manufacturing system design workshops and document savings or improvements from the workshop.
• Design, quote and build assembly equipment, material movement and material presentation for production.
• Install assembly fixtures, material movement carts and material presentation at or below the award of business pricing.
• Develop lean layouts and material flow for efficient operations. Develop operator instructions for assigned programs.
• Train production employees for start-up and ramp-up.
• Support the assigned PDT to drive lean processes.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments of the manufacturing process including material movement.
• Support North American plants in their cost savings projects.
• Business Travel Mandatory to support North American sites.

Skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Technical Center Resident Industrial Engineer supporting North American manufacturing sites.
• Estimate labor, assembly fixtures cost, material movement cost and material presentation costs.
• Lead manufacturing system design workshops and document savings or improvements from the workshop.
• Design, quote and build assembly equipment, material movement and material presentation for production.
• Install assembly fixtures, material movement carts and material presentation at or below the award of business pricing.
• Develop lean layouts and material flow for efficient operations. Develop operator instructions for assigned programs.
• Train production employees for start-up and ramp-up.
• Support the assigned PDT to drive lean processes.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments of the manufacturing process including material movement.
• Support North American plants in their cost savings projects.
• Business Travel Mandatory to support North American sites.

Position Requirements

• REQUIRED:
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Proven track record of leadership capabilities to conduct workshops and drive lean manufacturing.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.
• Strong degree of self-motivation and self-direction.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding situation.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• PREFERRED
• Work experience in automotive industry or industrial / manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Operations experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Bilingual / Spanish Speaking (not required but a plus)

Education Requirement

Bachelors

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Shift

-not applicable-

Location

Inteva Products, LLC - Vandalia Technical Center

Req Number

ENG-26-00074

About the Organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Category Engineering

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