Industrial Engineer jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. 

Responsibilities & Duties:

·        Develop detailed material flow models for new and existing products, conveyance, and automation

·        Design layouts and/or improvements for each element of the company’s material handling systems across all functions including receiving, inventory control, pick & pack, and shipping

·        Analyze and develop equipment specifications and requirements based on operating and budget constraints

·        Develop and present analysis, findings, solutions, and costs to cross functional teams

·        Manage new or improved processes from design to implementation

·        Work with Operations and Continuous Improvement Teams to develop and enhance Lean processes such as standard operating procedures, standard work, 5S, six sigma, etc…

·        Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or equivalent

·        5 years of experience with responsibilities in material process flow and layout design

·        Must have a deep understanding of material delivery methods (i.e., powered industrial equipment, automated solutions including AS/RS and/or “Goods-to-Person”, guided vehicles, conveyance, rail-guided vehicles) and strategies (i.e. forklift-free)

·        Project management and implementation experience required

·        Experience with AutoCAD or Revit, process and mapping design leveraging Visio or LucidChart or similar, and process simulation/modeling software

·        Experience with quantitatively solving storage and design problems at a systems level

·        Experience with detailed material flow analysis, to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives

·        Experience with Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or similar background in material flow engineering, preferred

·        Experience with Good-to-Person automation solutions and implementation, preferred

Skills & Abilities:

·        Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive projects with diverse teams

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or other job-related software

• Ability to develop and foster business relationships

• Ability to communicate effectively (clear and concise) through writing, speaking, active listening, and presentation 
• Ability to work both independently, within a team, and cross-functionally with other departments/stakeholders 
• Ability to delegate work assignments, where appropriate 
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in the work environment 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality 
• Must be able to practice safe work habits

Physical Demands:

This is an office type position that requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and use of hands.  This position requires the operation of basic office equipment.  This position will also require a significant amount of time in a general warehouse environment, which may require extended amount of time walking and climbing stairs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:  

Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgment in everything they do on behalf of Lane Automotive.  Part of that responsibility includes understanding and living up to company values, standards and policies, specifically our code of ethics and business conduct.  Additionally, every coworker has responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of what those values, standards and policies require, and to act if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards and policies. 

The information in this job description is intended to convey information about the key responsibilities and requirements.  It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the opportunity.  Responsibilities are subject to change. 

Lane Automotive welcomes diversity.  As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.