Industrial Engineer I - Fountain Valley, CA

VetJobs•Fountain Valley, CA

3d•$47,458 - $70,237•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer I analyzes, develops, designs, and implements solutions to improve productivity, labor utilization, storage capacity, material flow, ergonomics, quality, safety, and operational efficiency across Parts Distribution Center operations. The position applies industrial engineering and Lean methodologies, including manpower analysis, takt-time and cycle-time studies, process standardization, layout optimization, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement. It also supports the safe handling and storage of EV and HEV batteries and the design of purpose-built material-handling tools and storage solutions. The role supports projects from problem identification and concept development through design, implementation, validation, and post-implementation review. The engineer manages assigned engineering and continuous-improvement projects, coordinates with internal stakeholders and external partners, and develops analyses, designs, reports, specifications, and operational documentation. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility subject to manager discretion and approval. Occasional overnight travel by land and/or air is required, up to 30%. The position is on-site in Fountain Valley, California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Engineering; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience in industrial engineering, warehouse operations, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Experience in operational layout and process-flow analysis.
Experience in storage-space analysis.
Experience in project management.
Knowledge of industrial engineering and Lean methodology.
Knowledge of time studies, cycle-time analysis, labor analysis, manpower planning, and capacity planning.
Knowledge of warehouse layout, storage optimization, process mapping, and workflow analysis.
Ability to practically design carts, bins, containers, fixtures, workstations, storage systems, and material-handling solutions.
Knowledge of ergonomic evaluation and human-factors principles.
Ability to interpret product dimensions, weights, loads, handling requirements, technical drawings, and equipment specifications.
Working knowledge of EV and HEV battery hazards, handling controls, storage considerations, and safety practices.
Knowledge of root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and structured problem-solving.
Ability to collect, validate, analyze, and report data.
Project planning, coordination, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI analysis skills.
Strong organizational, technical writing, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and turn findings into practical, safe, implementable recommendations.
Advanced proficiency with relevant business and engineering software.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of direct Lean utilization and experience.
Lean Certification.
EV battery or hazardous materials handling certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct time, takt-time, cycle-time, workload, and manpower analyses.
Analyze productivity, labor utilization, operational capacity, material flow, ergonomics, and process performance; identify bottlenecks, waste, constraints, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Develop labor and operating standards and productivity expectations using verified operational data.
Evaluate processes, systems, layouts, equipment, and failure modes; conduct root-cause analysis and support corrective actions.
Develop and evaluate warehouse layouts, storage concepts, work areas, and material-flow solutions; optimize product placement, storage, aisles, staging, process flow, and space.
Support capacity planning and determine space, storage, equipment, and labor requirements.
Evaluate storage and material-handling methods and equipment, including bins, containers, racks, and carts, for accessibility, ergonomics, productivity, product protection, and space utilization.
Develop storage and staging concepts for EV and HEV batteries, considering battery characteristics, packaging, condition, handling, and operational risk.
Prepare layouts, calculations, specifications, and project recommendations using applicable engineering tools.
Support safe EV and HEV battery receiving, inspection, staging, storage, picking, charging, transportation, quarantine, and disposal processes.
Evaluate battery hazards and operational risks, including high voltage, electrical shock, arc flash, electrolyte exposure, damaged batteries, off-gassing, fire, and thermal runaway.
Partner with Safety, Operations, Facilities, Quality, and other stakeholders to develop risk assessments, engineering controls, storage requirements, SOPs, work instructions, training materials, and emergency-response practices.
Support selection and implementation of battery storage systems, handling equipment, containment solutions, monitoring devices, PPE, signage, visual controls, and emergency equipment.
Support site assessments, readiness reviews, compliance audits, drills, corrective actions, and standardization across PDC operations; confirm solutions align with applicable requirements, OEM instructions, site requirements, and recognized industry practices.
Design, prototype, test, and improve material-handling carts, dollies, racks, fixtures, workstations, bins, totes, storage containers, pick and transport devices, and other custom tools.
Translate product dimensions, weights, center of gravity, handling risks, throughput, storage requirements, and operator needs into practical design criteria.
Apply ergonomic and human-factors principles to reduce lifting, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, awkward posture, and product-handling risk.
Create and review concepts, CAD drawings, specifications, load requirements, prototypes, test plans, and validation criteria; coordinate fabrication and implementation and incorporate operator feedback.
Lead or support Lean continuous-improvement projects and facilitate Kaizen activities; eliminate waste and non-value-added work, standardize best practices, and apply lessons learned.
Identify and evaluate equipment, storage systems, material-handling solutions, battery-safety equipment, and process technologies; develop technical requirements and validation specifications.
Review vendor proposals, calculations, drawings, prototypes, and technical submissions; perform cost-benefit and ROI analyses; coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, contractors, and external resources.
Validate implemented solutions against approved requirements, safe working loads, ergonomic objectives, and expected performance.
Manage assigned engineering and continuous-improvement projects from initiation through implementation and closeout; develop plans, monitor progress, escalate concerns, and coordinate stakeholders.
Lead or participate in project status meetings and communicate progress; support implementation, startup, training, performance validation, and post-project reviews.
Collect, validate, organize, and analyze operational, ergonomic, safety, and project data; investigate incomplete or inaccurate data.
Develop reports, dashboards, analyses, and presentations; provide weekly productivity, manpower-planning, labor-utilization, and project-status reporting, and support monthly reporting on standards, specifications, improvements, safety, and waste reduction.
Create and maintain calculations, layouts, CAD drawings, reports, project records, design standards, specifications, SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments, and validation documentation.