Industrial Engineer III

ZF; Marshall (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive collaborative team

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

A strong diversity culture

Supportive Employee Groups and comm.

Job summary

ZF in Marshall, IL is hiring an Industrial Engineer III to support manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and plant layout across multiple lines. The role focuses on improving quality, capacity, and efficiency while aligning with Lean manufacturing principles.

The candidate will contribute to capital expenditures, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement using TPS knowledge and SAP tooling. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3–7 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3–7 years related experience or equivalent
• Strong time study skills and capacity planning understanding
• Experience in identifying bottlenecks and performing capacity/cost analysis
• Experience in developing small-scale manufacturing process simulations
• Knowledge of TPS and SAP ERP systems
• Experience in supporting quotes and cost factors
• Team leadership and project management capabilities
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Excel in MS Office

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain capacity planning models for multiple lines and testing areas
• Lead plant layout design for multiple manufacturing lines
• Assist in development and justification of capital expenditures
• Provide technical support for new product launches
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve Lean manufacturing
• Evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques and adaptations
• Coordinate 5-year plant capital budget development
• Contribute process input for Customer Requests for Quotes (CRs)
• Support product routings in SAP ERP
• Promote quality and continuous improvement culture

Skills

Capacity planning

Time study

TPS knowledge

SAP

AutoCAD

MS Office

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Industrial Engineer III

Country/Region: US

Location:

Marshall, IL, US, 62441

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-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Aff

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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