Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer (Automotive

ALTEN Technology USA; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across multiple programs. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput in a dynamic production environment.

The role requires a strong engineering foundation, the ability to adapt to new products, and excellent communication with both

Qualifications

• Must have a strong continuous improvement mindset and experience driving process improvements.
• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze workflows to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Develop and implement process improvements to support operational excellence.
• Standardize manufacturing processes and best practices across operations.
• Drive waste reduction and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Analyze production workflows, labor utilization, material flow, and performance to identify bottlenecks.
• Assist with capacity planning, facility layout improvements, and production transfers.
• Participate in New Product Introductions, prototypes, and production launches.
• Support capital equipment and process upgrades as part of growth projects.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Project ownership

Analytical skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related engineering discipline

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Job Summary

Overview:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process improvement, operations engineering, or production environments.
• This position is focused on supporting manufacturing operations while driving industrial engineering initiatives, process improvements, manufacturing readiness activities, and operational excellence projects.
• The role will contribute to manufacturing optimization efforts, capacity improvements, new product introduction activities, and process standardization initiatives across production operations.
• The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance, support growth initiatives, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• This position requires a proactive engineer with strong manufacturing knowledge, the ability to quickly adapt to new environments, and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading projects, influencing cross-functional teams, and identifying opportunities to improve operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Operations & Process Improvement

• Support manufacturing operations through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and throughput
• Develop and implement process improvements that support operational excellence objectives
• Standardize manufacturing processes and best practices across operations where applicable
• Drive waste reduction and manufacturing efficiency improvements

Industrial Engineering & Capacity Optimization

• Analyze production workflows, labor utilization, material flow, and operational performance
• Support capacity planning and resource optimization initiatives
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve production flow
• Support facility layout improvements and operational efficiency projects
• Utilize manufacturing and operational data to support decision-making and performance improvements

New Product Introduction & Product Transfers

• Support manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions
• Participate in prototype, pilot, and production launch activities
• Assist with implementation of manufacturing processes for new products
• Support product transfer projects between manufacturing locations when required
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure manufacturing requirements are successfully implemented

Capital & Growth Projects

• Support capital equipment and operational improvement projects
• Participate in equipment implementation, process upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives
• Assist in evaluating manufacturing technologies, equipment, and process improvement opportunities
• Support business growth initiatives through capacity expansion and operational readiness activities
• Contribute to project planning, execution, and performance tracking

Problem Solving & Manufacturing Support

• Provide hands-on support for manufacturing and operational challenges
• Lead and participate in structured root cause investigations
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance
• Collaborate with production teams to address recurring manufacturing issues
• Support manufacturing teams in achieving production and operational objectives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• Communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support project execution through effective stakeholder engagement and teamwork
• Build strong working relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and improvement opportunities

Profile:

• Strong continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence
• Adaptable professional capable of quickly learning new manufacturing environments and products
• Excellent communicator comfortable working with both technical and business stakeholders
• Self-starter who identifies opportunities and drives results with limited supervision
• Strong project ownership and accountability
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills
• Collaborative team player capable of influencing cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environments

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations engineering, or process improvement roles
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly understand manufacturing processes, products, and operational challenges
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting manufacturing projects from planning through implementation

Good to Have:

• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI / NPDI)
• Experience supporting product transfers between manufacturing facilities
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma certification or training
• Experience with capacity planning and manufacturing readiness activities
• Experience supporting capital equipment or CAPEX projects
• Experience in high-mix manufacturing environments
• Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Equipment, Electronics, Data Center Infrastructure, or similar manufacturing experience

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.