Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to provide support for the successful launch of new automotive programs and drive improvements throughout a high-volume manufacturing facility. The Industrial Engineer will plan, direct, and coordinate internal and external processes while focusing on material flow, workforce utilization, plant layout, and overall operational efficiency.

Essential Duties

• Develop, evaluate, and improve internal and external material flow methods.
• Analyze and plan workforce requirements, utilization, floor space, and material flow.
• Design equipment layouts and operator workspaces.
• Work with part suppliers and vendors to engineer and develop material handling equipment, storage solutions, and packaging.
• Evaluate and test material handling solutions to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct time studies and utilize simulation techniques to analyze material flow throughout the plant.
• Calculate operator staffing requirements based on production needs and time study analysis.
• Calculate fleet requirements and manage returnable packaging.
• Partner with management and plant personnel to improve material processes and overall plant efficiency.
• Maintain and continually update PFEP (Plan for Every Part) based on engineering changes and material planning requirements.
• Support new program launches, process improvements, and other engineering initiatives.
• Perform additional projects and assignments as directed by management.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or another Engineering discipline required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with plant capacity planning and time study analysis.
• Experience with floor space analysis and material planning.
• Experience working with suppliers and fabricators on the engineering and design of material handling equipment.
• Experience designing or engineering racking and/or dunnage (returnable packaging) based on part specifications and OEM standards.
• Automotive parts assembly experience preferred, particularly modular component systems and JIT/JIS manufacturing.
• Knowledge of warehouse management principles, including FIFO and Kanban systems.
• Strong technical understanding of material flow and process optimization.
• Knowledge of ergonomics and safety standards within an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with management, customers, suppliers, and plant personnel.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD required.
• SAP experience preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.