Industrial Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our Smyrna, TN DRiV team. This position will lead the development and implementation of complex material handling systems and layouts within the Smyrna Distribution Center facilities. You’ll make an impact by implementing automation systems, improving throughput, and reducing operational costs through advanced data analysis and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and oversee DC improvement projects to include plant safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Define project scope and objectives.
• Develop detailed timing plans with functional milestones to support project objectives; execute plan within established timing.
• Create project financial model to include capital equipment, investment ROI, labor cost/savings, and manage project spending forecast.
• Provide project updates regularly to the executive leadership team.
• Research and analyze best practices in engineering concepts and trends for applicability; stay current and leverage today’s emerging technologies to benefit DRiV.
• Develop and manage project schedules, cross-functional deliverables, and detailed timelines.
• Engage third-party vendors to quote and source equipment and services necessary for projects.
• Provide technical support during implementation, launch, testing, and operational stabilization of new systems.
• Coordinate equipment installation, testing, and capability validation with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate process, tooling, and equipment issues; implement corrective actions and support root cause analysis.
• Create Statements of Work, Scope of Requirements, and supporting engineering documentation, layouts, and process updates.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain is required.

Skills & Experience

• 4-10 years of directly relevant experience with:
  • Ergonomics/workflow design
  • AutoCAD or layout design tools
  • Root cause analysis
  • Time study and labor analysis
  • Process development
  • SOR development
  • CAPEX RFQs and quote assessment
  • Industry 4.0
• Strong technical background with a passion for distribution technology and the ability to envision new concepts, including:
  • Automation
  • Warehouse management systems (WMS)
  • AI and data analytics
  • Simulation
• Proven experience and passion for Lean Principles.
• Excellent project management skills, including developing and managing a project plan, establishing project priorities, working to deadlines, and controlling multiple projects in various states of readiness to meet milestones.
• Experience in capital equipment financial model development.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams in a warehouse, technical, or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and channels of the organization to resolve issues and overcome barriers.

Please note: Relocation assistance is not offered for this opening.