Industrial Program Engineer

Shape Corp.; Tanner (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. in Tanner, AL seeks an Industrial Program Engineer (IPE) to lead work packages and coordinate with the plant and extended teams to ensure smooth program execution. You will support Industrial Development activities essential for a successful product launch and participate in the Shape Launch Process.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or Business, 5+ years in production, and strong problem-solving and communication skills; travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business Administration is required.
• At least 5 years experience in production, including methods and industrialization.
• Ability to work in a plant and within a program team.
• Strong communication with business unit teams, plant, and suppliers.
• Kaizen-driven, data-based decision making and shopfloor mindset.
• Familiarity with project financials (cost estimation, P&L, investments).
• Experience with equipment and tooling procurement.
• Long-term planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of team and customers.
• willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Execute work package tasks with the extended team.
• Provide operational support on Industrial Development activities for product launches.
• Contribute to Shape Launch Process, Shape Excellence System, and Engineering Change Processes.
• Act as a liaison between program teams and plant operations.
• Travel as needed.
• Support HSE and ergonomic convergence in the Plant.

Skills

Production experience

Kaizen mindset

FRM data-driven

Gemba mindset

Interdepartmental communication

Problem solving (4C)

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Engineering

BS in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The Industrial Program Engineer (IPE) will execute work package tasks and ensure their accomplishment with the support of the extended team and be accountable for Program related activities at the Plant.

IPE will provide operational support on key Industrial Development activities that are necessary for a successful product launch, contribute actively to the accomplishment of Industrial Development work packages throughout the program evolution and be involved in the approval process of Process Development activities upstream. IPE will actively participate in the execution of the Shape Launch Process, Shape Excellence System (SES), and Engineering Change Processes at the plant to ensure Customer Satisfaction, Production Readiness, and PPAP's on time. Act as a liaison between, business unit program teams and the plant operations team.

Position Skills And Experience Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Have at least 5 years experience in production, including methods & industrialization
• Ability to functionally work in a plant and program team
• Ability to communicate with the business unit program team, the plant, Experts (AME team), the equipment suppliers, etc ...
• Open-minded, driven by continuous improvement (Kaizen), fact & data (FRM) and shopfloor (gemba) mindsets
• Familiar with financial issues in programs (cost estimation, P&L, investments)
• Experience in equipment and Tooling Procurement.
• Long Term Planning and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with team members and customers at all levels.
• Promote collaboration with internal and external customers at all levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient at problem solving using 4c methodology
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical procedures and customer specifications.
• Independent and organized work style: effectively manages time and prioritizes multiple tasks.
• Ability to create project plans and timelines based on input from other team members.
• Understand task dependencies and each task's potential to impact project timing.
• Prior experience managing or coaching less senior team members.
• Be able to travel as needed.

IPE is an active contribution to the accomplishment of all Industrial Development activities of the Program:

• Contribute to all Industrial Development work packages with a direct reporting line to the head of Industrial Development at the Plant: industrial footprint, Plant equipment selection (new / reuse / share), Plant layout, MIFD / MIFA, industrial trials...
• Participate in activities to ensure HSE and ergonomic convergence in the Plant
• Support the head of Industrial Development on the definition of the Industrial Development support team