Industrial Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Process Optimization

Smp Automotive; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health insurance plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

SMP Automotive System Alabama Inc. in Alabama is seeking an Industrial Engineer to standardize production and drive project implementations. You will support material flow planning, workplace design, and the development of production layouts to optimize manufacturing processes.

The role requires 2–3 years in engineering, CAD experience, and teamwork across departments. On-site position with growth opportunities in a leading automotive supplier network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in Engineering or related field.
• Project management experience.
• Lean Manufacturing / TPS / Poka-yoke knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Material flow planning with logistics.
• Workplace design with HQ/Ergonomics.
• Create Value Stream Maps and production layouts.
• Develop and introduce new techniques.
• Design customer articles for production.

Skills

Plastics

Process technology

CAD (AutoCAD)

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

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Full Time Professional Cottondale, AL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2186

Position Description

Are you proud to be a part of something? Do you have the determination to provide quality work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you ready to be a part of a team?

SMP Automotive System Alabama Inc. develops and manufactures plastic parts and highly integrated modules for the automotive industry. They company is a member of the Motherson Group, one of the 22 largest automotive suppliers worldwide We invite you to view some of our products at: www.smp-automotive.com /en.

SMP is a unique company that solicits and values employee contributions and involvement and invests in employee development in preparation for the challenges of the automotive supply industry. For prospective team members who possess values, are passionate about what they do and want to truly make a difference, joining our company can be a life-changing opportunity.

We are looking for a talented Industrial Engineerto join our growing team. An Industrial Engineeris responsible for ensuring the standardization of production and implementation of projects.

What you will be responsible for:

• Material flow planning in cooperation with the logistics planning department
• Workplace design and Specification in cooperation with HQ / Ergonomics
• Generating Value Stream Maps, flow diagrams, production layouts
• Involvement in the development and introduction of new techniques
• Involvement in designing customer articles in a manner that is suitable for production
• Generation of and involvement in process FMEAs

Manufacturing Engineering in cooperation with the relevant technical departments

• Determining the required secondary equipment
• Generating specifications for secondary equipment, special machines
• Construction monitoring, acceptance and production launch of the secondary equipment
• Tasks as Sub-Project Manager
• Due date and cost control
• Planning and execution of ratio / optimization projects
• Involvement in the design FMEA
• Generating process sequences with the help of QA (test plans)
• Support for Kaizen projects
• Daily startup and series support
• Execution of MTM analyses
• Optimization of special processes and equipment
• Optimization of value stream
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What will you bring to the table (Skills/Experience Required):

• Engineer / Technician: Plastics / machinery manufacturing / process technology
• Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Engineering or related field
• Project management
• Secondary equipment planning / - procurement
• Production and factory planning
• PC knowledge (MS Office) / CAD (AutoCAD)
• Value Stream Mapping
• MTM or REFA proficiency:
• Lean Manufacturing – Toyota Production System – Poka-Yoke
• Ergonomics
• English / German and/or Spanish will be advantage

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Necessary Attributes:

Must possess our Core Values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity

What will you enjoy from working with us?

• 120 hours of PTO and 32 hours of unplanned PTO (sick) time per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401k with company match (100% on 1 st 3% and 50% in 4-5%)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Prescription Plans (Pick from 2 plans)
• Delta Dental (Pick from 2 plans)
• Voluntary Life Insurance Policies for Team Member & Family
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy for Team Member and their families
• 100% Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• 100% Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Plan
• ADP LifeMart Discounts for Team Members
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Safety Shoe Allotment
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allotment
• Team Wear Allotment
• Recognition for your hard work and achievements!
• Opportunity for new challenges! We are growing!
• Paid training

If you can demonstrate your extraordinary successes in the areas above, then we would love to hear from you!Please gather your resume, along with a summary of your successes referencing the questions above and apply at www.smp-automotive.com/en .

Offers are contingent upon passing all background and drug screen.