Sr Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing & Facility Transformation)

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, lead major projects, and improve operational efficiency.

The role focuses on production line relocations, facility redesigns, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost savings and productivity gains. Responsibilities include line analysis, capacity planning, and KPI development, with emphasis on implementing cost reduction and efficiency initiatives across plant layouts and material

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with high impact line moves or facility transformations.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma.
• CAD proficiency.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Conduct workflow analysis, line balancing, and capacity planning.
• Implement cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Lead production line moves and facility transitions.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Oversee installation, validation, and ramp-up.
• Design optimized plant layouts and improve material flow.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Continuous improvement

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, and leading large-scale projects including production line relocations, plant layout redesigns, and facility moves. This role partners cross-functionally to deliver cost savings, productivity gains, and seamless transitions during major operational changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma
• Conduct workflow analysis, line balancing, and capacity planning
• Implement cost reduction and productivity initiatives
• Facility & Line Move Project Leadership
  • Partner with leadershipin theexecution of production line moves and facility transitions
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Coordinate cross-functional teams
• Oversee installation, validation, and ramp-up
• Plant Layout & Industrial Design
• Design optimized plant layouts
• Improve material flow and space utilization
• Support facility planning initiatives
• Data Analysis & Performance Management
  • Analyze production data and identify bottlenecks
  • Develop KPIs and dashboards
  • Conduct cost-benefit analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, finance, and EHS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineeringor related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Experience withhigh impactline movesor facility transformations
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma
• CAD proficiency
• Strong project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma certification
• Automotive or heavy manufacturing experience
• ERP/MESsystem experience
• Plant startup or expansion experience

Key Competencies

• Project leadership
• Analytical thinking
• Change management
• Communication skills
• Results-driven mindset

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.