Industrial Engineer

JB Poindexter & Co•Morgantown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will lead the development and optimization of labor standards and material routings across Morgan’s product lines. You’ll partner closely with Advanced Manufacturing to support new product launches and drive continuous improvement across processes and operations. By leveraging data and engineering insight, you’ll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate quality and safety performance across the organization. With over 74 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units, we build it all — and we do it with passion and precision. At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren’t just words on a wall — they’re the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind — regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to every part of your journey with us — from hiring and promotions to compensation, training, and beyond. Diversity drives innovation. Inclusion fuels our strength. At Morgan, everyone belongs.

Requirements

Strong understanding of Morgan products, manufacturing processes, and systems.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) and/or relevant manufacturing experience.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Effectively manage priorities, schedules, and travel requirements with minimal oversight.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
Prior supervisory experience with the ability to guide and support teams.
Apply practical problem-solving skills and lead process improvements and change initiatives.
Ability to plan and prioritize work over a 3–6 month horizon.
Strong ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication with a collaborative approach.
Maintain a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Establish and optimize labor standards that balance safety, quality, and cost competitiveness across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales.
Maintain accurate labor standards and material routings within the ERP system, ensuring alignment with production processes and product structures.
Conduct time studies to validate standards and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
Maintain bills of materials and item master data to support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze new products and processes to develop accurate labor cost estimates and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Evaluate current manufacturing processes and implement improvements that drive efficiency, quality, and safety.
Identify labor-saving opportunities and support cost justification for capital investments.
Partner with Engineering to enhance product designs for manufacturability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Create and maintain clear, effective work instructions to support standardized operations.
Coach and support the Offshore Engineering team to build capability and consistency.
Travel up to 60% based on business needs; support additional duties as required.
Accurate Labor Standards/Routings
Workgroup Cooperation
Time Management / Workload Efficiencies
Process Improvement
Problem Resolution
Project Management