Industrial Engineer - Distribution & Automation (Travel)

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 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