Industrial Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for the activities related to the support of all manufacturing processes including analyzing & improving quality, capacity, and capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain capacity planning models for multiple manufacturing lines and testing areas.
• Lead in the development & design of plant layout strategies in support of multiple manufacturing lines.
• Aid in the development and justification of Capital Expenditures.
• Provide technical support to various groups in support of new product launches.
• Assist in identifying & driving continuous improvement activities in Engineering and Manufacturing to achieve a Lean Mfg. Environment.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making any adaptations or modifications.
• Assistance in the development and coordination of a 5-year plant capital budget.
• Provide process input into CR’s (Customer Requests for Quote) for new and existing products.
• Support the development of product routings in a SAP enterprise resource planning system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field with 3 - 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong time study skills along with a strong understanding of capacity planning.
• Experience in determining & eliminating productivity constraints, i.e., Process bottlenecks, poor efficiency, etc. and identifying the impacts through capacity & cost analysis.
• Experience in developing simulation models of Mfg. processes & methods that are small scale in scope.
• Principle knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production System) & knowledge Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (i.e., SAP).
• Experience in supporting customer quotes and a basic knowledge of cost factors.
• Team leadership skills, strong project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.
• Experience utilizing Problem solving and decision-making tools.
• Personal computer applications proficiency with ability to support AutoCAD and MS Office applications with strong skills utilizing advanced Excel tools.
• Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma with practical experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in an engineering field with 5+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production System) & knowledge Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (i.e., SAP).
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in managing large-scale projects and overseeing multiple phases of implementation.
• Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive capacity planning models.
• Experience in leading and managing capital expenditure projects.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies.

Benefits

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday.

What We Offer

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Divisional Information

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

Diversity Commitment

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.