Industrial Engineer - General Assembly

CrossFire Group; Warsaw (IN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CrossFire Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for General Assembly to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost. The candidate will lead process improvement initiatives in automotive/high-volume environments and drive operational excellence across teams.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, NPI collaboration, and KPI-driven performance, with a focus on training and capability development within a growing

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IE experience in automotive/manufacturing.
• Experience supporting General Assembly operations.
• Strong Lean and problem-solving experience.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing systems and operational standards.
• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing launches.
• Monitor KPIs and develop dashboards, reports, and action plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to align strategies.
• Train and mentor production personnel on Lean principles.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

KPI Dashboards

Data-driven Decisions

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

MS Office/Visio

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Visio

Descripción del empleo

Industrial Engineer - General Assembly Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong background in General Assembly manufacturing environments to join our team. This individual will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in automotive and/or high-volume manufacturing, a passion for continuous improvement, and a proven ability to lead process enhancement initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to help build and refine world-class manufacturing operations while driving operational excellence, developing team capabilities, and helping shape the culture of a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization

• Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Support the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing systems and operational standards.
• Drive improvements in plant layouts, workstation design, tooling, material flow, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks through data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.

General Assembly Support

• Provide engineering support for General Assembly-related issues originating from production, suppliers, and field operations.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing challenges using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Ensure processes consistently meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on productivity, quality enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities using established Lean and problem-solving tools.
• Develop sustainable solutions that improve operational performance and drive measurable business results.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

New Product Introduction & Launch Support

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing launch activities.
• Develop process flows, workstation layouts, capacity plans, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful program launches.

Performance Monitoring & Collaboration

• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and develop dashboards, reports, and action plans to drive performance improvements.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to align manufacturing strategies.
• Present process improvement recommendations and implementation plans to leadership and key stakeholders.

Training & Development

• Train, mentor, and support production personnel on Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Help build organizational capability through coaching, standardization, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience within automotive or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting General Assembly operations.
• Proven success in process optimization, continuous improvement, and manufacturing performance enhancement.
• Experience supporting manufacturing launches and new product introductions.
• Startup manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain KPI dashboards and performance metrics.
• Proven track record of implementing sustainable cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment.