Industrial Engineer

Magna International•Shepherdsville, KY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems for global automotive, heavy truck, and bus industries. Their capabilities include market and consumer research, full concept development, design and engineering, testing, validation, and world-class manufacturing. The company offers an engaging and dynamic environment where employees can develop industry-leading automotive technologies, providing support, resources, and a wide range of development prospects. The Industrial Engineer is responsible for overseeing plant conveyance, material flow, and layout optimization, as well as managing supplier packaging and freight efficiency. This role focuses on enhancing manufacturing processes to boost operational productivity and ensure the timely delivery of materials across the organization. The Industrial Engineer analyzes production workflows, implements lean manufacturing principles, and collaborates across departments to achieve quality and delivery objectives within a just-in-time (JIT) environment. Additionally, they are responsible for planning, designing, and managing warehouse layouts to ensure efficient storage of all parts. The role supports part planning, material handling process design, value stream mapping, and conducts studies to foster continuous improvement.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field or another educational equivalent.
2-5 years or proven prior experience, preferably in the areas of high-volume assembly and sequencing.
Candidates with manufacturing, warehousing, or supply chain logistics background will be considered.
A high level of analytical ability is required to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Proficient with computer software applications in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and AutoCAD software.
Familiar with Lean manufacturing concepts (Kanban, One-Piece-Flow, Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, 5S, etc.).
Must be self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience within automotive and/or seating industry preferred.
Experience with automatic material handling equipment (i.e. AGV).
Experience with SAP ERP system.
Experience in an automotive TS/IATF environment.
Experience with CAD, process simulation, data analysis tools, material handling system design, and warehouse planning.
Proven project and time management ability.
Experience working in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee plant conveyance, material flow, and layout optimization.
Manage supplier packaging and freight efficiency.
Enhance manufacturing processes to boost operational productivity and ensure the timely delivery of materials across the organization.
Analyze production workflows and implement lean manufacturing principles.
Collaborate across departments to achieve quality and delivery objectives within a just-in-time (JIT) environment.
Plan, design, and manage warehouse layouts to ensure efficient storage of all parts.
Support part planning, material handling process design, value stream mapping, and conduct studies to foster continuous improvement.
Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure quality performance.
Conduct value stream mapping (VSM) to analyze current state processes and identify waste or bottlenecks, then develop future state plans for process improvement.
Use VSM and time studies to identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
Design dunnage, conveyance equipment, and line-side racking systems.
Maintain all supplier Packaging Approval Data Sheet (PADS) forms and coordinate any packaging trials.
Manage all Product Change Notice (PCN) updates related to process modifications, material flow, packaging, and presentation.
Attend all change control meetings to ensure proper implementation and communication.
Assist in training staff on new processes, part planning strategies, warehouse layouts, material handling procedures, and value stream mapping concepts.
Administer and ensure compliance with the Quality, Environmental, and Material Management System requirements as outlined in the policy manuals.
Display a positive attitude towards safety, work safely, follow all company policies and report all unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and ergonomic practices in warehouse and material handling activities.
Support the development of the plant traffic management plan.
All Other Duties as assigned.