Automotive - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• New Product Introduction (NPI / NPDI)
• Product transfers between manufacturing facilities
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma certification or training
• Capacity planning and manufacturing readiness activities
• Capital equipment or CAPEX projects
• High-mix manufacturing environments
• Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Equipment, Electronics, Data Center Infrastructure, or similar manufacturing experience