Industrial Engineer III

ZF Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Industrial Engineer role at ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC in Marshall, United States focuses on supporting manufacturing processes, improving capacity, and enhancing quality and capability across multiple lines.

You will develop capacity models, lead plant layout design, justify capital expenditures, and support product launches while driving Lean initiatives. Strong SAP, AutoCAD, and Six Sigma experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering with 3–7 years related experience.
• Strong time study skills and capacity planning understanding.
• Experience eliminating productivity constraints and performing capacity & cost analysis.
• Experience developing simulation models of manufacturing processes.
• TPS knowledge and SAP familiarity.
• Experience supporting customer quotes and cost factors.
• Team leadership and project management with strong communication.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain capacity planning models for multiple manufacturing lines and testing areas.
• Lead in the design of plant layouts supporting multiple lines.
• Assist in development and justification of Capital Expenditures.
• Support product launches with technical input.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve Lean Manufacturing.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and adapt as needed.
• Assist in developing a 5-year plant capital budget.
• Provide process input into Customer RFQs for new/existing products.
• Support development of product routings in SAP.
• Promote quality and a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Time study

Capacity planning

Lean/cpi

Project management

Team leadership

Excel

MS Office

Six Sigma belt

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Req ID 91321 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

Job Description

About the team:

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for the activities related to the support of all manufacturing processes including analyzing & improving quality, capacity, and capability.

The expected base compensation for this role is $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What you can look forward to as Industrial Engineer:

• Develop and maintain capacity planning models for multiple manufacturing lines and testing areas.
• Lead in the development & design of plant layout strategies in support of multiple manufacturing lines.
• Assist in the development and justification of Capital Expenditures
• Provide technical support to various groups in support of new product launches.
• Assist in identifying & driving continuous improvement activities in Engineering and Manufacturing to achieve a Lean Mfg. Environment.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making any adaptations or modifications.
• Assistance in the development and coordination of a 5-year plant capital budget.
• Provide process input into CR’s (Customer Requests for Quote) for new and existing products.
• Support the development of product routings in a SAP enterprise resource planning system.
• All employees are expected to adhere to and promote ZF’s commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role.

Your profile as Industrial Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field with 3 - 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong time study skills along with a strong understanding of capacity planning.
• Experience in determining & eliminating productivity constraints, i.e., Process bottlenecks, poor efficiency, etc. and identifying the impacts through capacity & cost analysis.
• Experience in developing simulation models of Mfg. processes & methods that are small scale in scope.
• Principle knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production System) & knowledge Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (i.e., SAP).
• Experience in supporting customer quotes and a basic knowledge of cost factors.
• Team leadership skills, strong project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.
• Personal computer applications proficiency with ability to support AutoCAD and MS Office applications with strong skills utilizing advanced Excel tools.
• Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma with practical experience.

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case‑basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran