Industrial Engineer

About the Role

RESRG Automotive is seeking an Industrial Engineer to solve complex manufacturing challenges, improve operational performance, and drive meaningful change across the plant. The role balances hands‑on manufacturing support with strategic improvement initiatives, contributing directly to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Analyze labor utilization, equipment performance, workflow, and facility layouts; conduct time studies, line balancing, labor planning, and capacity analysis.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and manufacturing best practices; identify automation opportunities and innovative process improvements.
• Engineer solutions that improve workplace safety and operational effectiveness.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing efforts, facilitating Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, and Six Sigma projects.
• Utilize root‑cause analysis and structured problem‑solving methodologies to address operational challenges.
• Manage projects focused on productivity improvements, waste reduction, inventory optimization, quality enhancements, and cost savings; develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure improvement effectiveness.
• Partner with Production, Materials, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Program Management teams to launch new programs, designing production layouts, work cells, and warehouse configurations.
• Lead cross‑functional projects from planning through execution; build business cases and cost‑benefit analyses to support capital investments.
• Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities while maintaining customer and quality requirements; support annual productivity planning and budgeting activities.
• Maintain facility layouts and CAD drawings as required.
• Collaborate with production leadership and support functions to achieve operational goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Drive employee engagement in improvement initiatives and serve as a trusted technical resource throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (preferred).
• Experience: 3–5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier experience strongly preferred; experience supporting production launches, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
  • Experience with Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, 5S, root‑cause analysis, and waste‑elimination tools.
  • Expertise in time studies, labor analysis, line balancing, process optimization, and facility layout design.
  • Proficiency with CAD software for facility and process layouts.
  • Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes such as injection molding, painting, plating, assembly, and material flow management (a plus).
  • Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Success in This Role

• Deliver measurable improvements in safety performance.
• Increase manufacturing efficiency and labor productivity.
• Achieve cost reductions and waste elimination.
• Support successful program launches.
• Enhance quality and delivery performance.
• Implement continuous‑improvement initiatives across the organization.

Why Join RESRG Automotive

• Opportunity to influence operations and drive meaningful improvements within a global automotive organization.
• Work alongside talented teams on impactful projects that advance operational excellence.
• Play a critical role in shaping the future of automotive manufacturing.
• Engage in a culture that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and employee empowerment.