Industrial Engineer

Inteva Products, LLC; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products is seeking a Technical Center Resident Industrial Engineer to support North American manufacturing sites in Vandalia, Ohio. The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, cost estimation, and efficient material flow across production lines.

You will lead workshops, design and install assembly equipment and fixtures, train staff during start-up, and drive cost-saving projects regionally. Travel to sites is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Proven leadership 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

• Lead manufacturing system design workshops and document savings or improvements from the workshop.
• Estimate labor, assembly fixtures cost, material movement cost and material presentation costs.
• 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

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Lean principles

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Req Number ENG-26-00074

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)

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

• Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.
• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.