Industrial Engineer: Lean & Automation in Production

Autocar, LLC; Birmingham (AL); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Autocar, LLC is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Birmingham, AL to optimize manufacturing operations and drive process improvements for customized heavy-duty trucks. You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, and sales to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

The role emphasizes time studies, process simulation, SOP development, and support for automation and ERP initiatives within a safety- and quality-focused environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Certified Manufacturing Engineer preferred.
• 1–3 years of industrial engineering experience in manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or heavy machinery environments.
• Experience with process optimization, production system design, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and process simulation software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks Composer, or NX Unigraphics is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and optimize heavy-duty truck assembly processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and shorten cycle times.
• Design and implement efficient production layouts, workflows, and workstation configurations using lean manufacturing principles.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and process simulations to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and sales teams to support customized truck builds and evolving customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions to drive consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Support the implementation of automation, robotics, ERP systems, and other technology solutions to improve scalability and delivery timelines.
• Analyze manufacturing data and KPIs, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and operational best practices.
• Assist with cost analysis and budgeting efforts for process improvement projects.

Conocimientos

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Automation interest

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree or professional certification (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CME)

Herramientas

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks Composer

NX Unigraphics

AutoCAD

Arena / Minitab (process modeling)

Descripción del empleo

Autocar, LLC is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Birmingham, AL to optimize manufacturing operations and drive process improvements for customized heavy-duty trucks. You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, and sales to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

The role emphasizes time studies, process simulation, SOP development, and support for automation and ERP initiatives within a safety- and quality-focused environment.