Lean Industrial Engineer: Plant Layout & Automation

Yanfeng; Louisville-Jefferson County (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng in Kentucky seeks a seasoned engineer to own plant layout alignment with Floor Space Planning Tool and AutoCAD standards, driving lean flow improvements and supporting new business integration. The role requires experience in automotive manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to travel to customer sites for regional plant visits as needed.

You will coordinate with Materials & SCM, ensure adherence to Quality, EHS, and Product Safety, and maintain

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of engineering experience.
• 3+ years in the automotive industry preferred.
• Willing to travel to customer sites incl. manufacturing plants.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willing to participate in regional plant visits.

Responsibilities

• Current plant layout ownership – ensure accuracy / alignment with Floor Space Planning Tool (FSPT).
• Align plant layout drawing with AutoCAD standards.
• Propose lean flow improvements to overall facility flow.
• Support new business layout for Phase 2-5 – define fit in plant.
• Utilize PFEP Matrix for warehouse requirements planning.
• Plan indirect labor using Flow Planner software.
• Support Materials & SCM with line side racking decisions and delivery methods.
• Adhere to Quality, EHS, Product Safety, and Compliance guidelines.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen for floor space optimization.
• Conduct direct/indirect labor time studies (MODAPTS / time studies).
• Collaborate on new program labor planning and process book reviews.
• Maintain central MODAPTS/time study database; support IE projects.

Skills

Engineering experience

Automotive industry experience

Willingness to travel

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Regional plant visits

Job description

Yanfeng in Kentucky seeks a seasoned engineer to own plant layout alignment with Floor Space Planning Tool and AutoCAD standards, driving lean flow improvements and supporting new business integration. The role requires experience in automotive manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to travel to customer sites for regional plant visits as needed.

You will coordinate with Materials & SCM, ensure adherence to Quality, EHS, and Product Safety, and maintain