Senior Industrial Engineer - Material Flow

General Summary

The Senior Project Engineer - Industrial Engineering will develop methods to increase productivity, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and manage operations more effectively. Experience in automotive assembly plants will be very beneficial in this role.

About the role

At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide industrial engineering analysis, typically in a lead role while occasionally managing smaller projects, to:
  • Perform process improvement studies to develop more efficient processes and operations.
  • Observe operations, collect data, and perform process validation and maintain necessary documentation.
  • Demonstrate significant knowledge of automotive material flow from docks to the point of fit.
  • Spend time on the plant floor to learn current processes.
  • Support layout engineers with market and flow design improvements.
  • Develop materials management analysis which may include: Storage analysis and layouts for warehouse and market areas, Material flow analyses to improve material movement through facilities, Dock utilization analyses to determine quantities, types, and locations of shipping/receiving docks, Estimated labor and material handling equipment requirements.
  • Aid clients in increasing productivity within their processes and operations by applying lean principles.
  • Use various problem-solving methodologies to identify the root causes of problems so that process improvements can be developed/recommended to eliminate the root causes.
  • Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis.
  • Confer with customers to implement plans and recommendations. Guide the project team members and support the project manager in achieving project goals.
  • Support the development of various reports and presentation materials for presentations, and lead presentations as needed.
  • Support and work with many different levels within the organization.

Education

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university preferred. A Master’s Degree is also preferred, but not required. Will consider years of experience in lieu of degree requirements.
• Significant knowledge of automotive material flow from docks to the point of fit.
• Experience Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) / Material Flow Production floor experience/management preferred.
• 8 or more years of progressively more responsible previous experience.

Skills/Competencies

• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Listening skills
• Math/data analysis skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Writing skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software
• Proficiency/certification with predetermined labor standards systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, etc.) is a plus
• Able to travel to project sites

Qualifications

Education: BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university preferred. A Master’s Degree is also preferred, but not required. Will consider years of experience in lieu of degree requirements. Significant knowledge of automotive material flow from docks to the point of fit. Experience Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) / Material Flow Production floor experience/management preferred. 8 or more years of progressively more responsible previous experience.

Benefits

At Ghafari Associates, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Schedule

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.