Industrial Engineer Material Flow
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Job Location:
Warren, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Engineer with expertise in Material Flow to join our Center of Excellence (CoE). This role plays a critical part in advancing manufacturing efficiency validating material flow strategies and developing best practices to be scaled across the enterprise. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in simulation tools data analysis and industrial engineering principles to support innovation and operational excellence.
What Youll Do
- Lead material flow simulations to evaluate line-side delivery warehouse logistics and automated material handling solutions
- Develop and validate discrete-event simulation models to optimize labor equipment and space utilization
- Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure scalability and sustainability of material flow strategies
- Conduct time studies capacity analysis and ergonomic assessments to identify improvement opportunities
- Create and maintain standard processes metrics and best practices for deployment across multiple facilities
- Provide technical guidance on the integration of automation (AGVs/AMRs conveyors robotics) into plant operations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 practices
What Youll Need (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
- 3 years of experience in industrial engineering or material simulation within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and material flow optimization
- Proven ability to analyze data develop insights and present recommendations to leadership
- Excellent problem-solving communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and digital twin applications
- Prior experience working in a Center of Excellence or global standards role
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Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- GM Vehicles
- Lean
- Industrial Engineering
- Value Stream Mapping
- Assembly Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Autocad
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
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