Industrial Engineer I
About The Position
Welcome to Love's! Our Distribution and Transportation Department is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to support operational excellence initiatives across distribution centers and tire retread manufacturing facilities by applying foundational industrial engineering principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and process consistency. This entry-level engineering role partners with operations teams to collect data, document workflows, and support continuous improvement initiatives within warehouse and manufacturing environments. Under the guidance of senior engineers, the Industrial Engineer I develops capability in Lean manufacturing, time studies, material flow analysis, and standardized work documentation while gaining exposure to tire retread production processes such as inspection, buffing, building, curing, and finishing operations. This role is designed to build technical capability and operational knowledge necessary to progress into project leadership responsibilities as an Industrial Engineer II.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline (required)
- 0–2 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, distribution, or related operations
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Foundational knowledge of industrial engineering concepts
- Basic understanding of manufacturing or warehouse operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collect and interpret operational data
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
- Active role requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping
- Ability to work within operational and production environments
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate tools and equipment
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision to perform job functions effectively
- Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, based on business needs
Nice To Haves
- Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, logistics, or engineering environments (preferred)
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles (preferred)
- Experience in tire manufacturing, rubber processing, or retread operations (a plus)
- Exposure to SAP ERP, Manhattan and/or SAP WMS, MES, or similar systems (a plus)
- Up to 50% overnight travel may be required to support multi-site operations, process improvement initiatives, and engineering project execution.
Responsibilities
- Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across distribution and tire retread operations
- Participate in Kaizen and improvement events led by senior engineers
- Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and waste reduction opportunities
- Support engineering activities within tire retread manufacturing processes, including inspection, buffing, building, curing, and finishing operations
- Assist in documenting current-state production workflows and material flow between work centers
- Collect and organize production data to support process improvement efforts
- Assist in evaluating warehouse and production workflows including receiving, storage, picking, staging, and shipping
- Support slotting activities and maintain facility layout documentation
- Participate in observation of labor workflows and material movement
- Conduct time studies and assist in work measurement activities
- Collect, validate, and organize operational performance data
- Support maintenance of productivity and performance tracking tools
- Assist in development and maintenance of standardized work documentation
- Document operational workflows and update process maps
- Support preparation of job instructions and training materials
- Support engineering projects led by Industrial Engineer II or senior engineers
- Complete assigned project tasks such as data collection, workflow observation, and documentation
- Participate in project implementation activities under direction
- Support safety initiatives and hazard identification efforts
- Follow OSHA and company safety policies
- Maintain organized and safe work environments
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support engineering, operational priorities, and evolving business needs.
- Demonstrate and promote Love’s Core Values, including: Focus on the Customer, Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Innovative Thinking, and Perserverience. Employees are expected to model these values in daily interactions and operational decision-making.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
