Industrial Engineer: Logistics & Process Optimization

Forward Air Corporation; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Forward Air Corporation seeks an Industrial Engineer to analyze and optimize processes, layouts, and workflows across warehousing and transportation operations. The role focuses on improving productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance, translating business needs into practical engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in industrial engineering, and strong skills in data analysis, process mapping, and toolsets like AutoCAD, Visio, Power

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering or related field.
• Professional certifications like Lean Six Sigma are preferred but not required.
• 5+ years in industrial/ Logistics engineering or related environments.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze processes, layouts, and resource use to drive productivity and cost improvements.
• Design and optimize facility layouts and material flows for efficiency.
• Develop labor models and capacity plans to support growth.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to implement operational solutions.
• Evaluate automation and technology options to enhance performance.
• Create performance dashboards and engineering models for decision making.
• Support start-up initiatives and develop SOPs and training materials.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Visio

Power BI

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Forward Air Corporation seeks an Industrial Engineer to analyze and optimize processes, layouts, and workflows across warehousing and transportation operations. The role focuses on improving productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance, translating business needs into practical engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in industrial engineering, and strong skills in data analysis, process mapping, and toolsets like AutoCAD, Visio, Power