Industrial Engineer

Job description:

Industrial Engineer

• Louisville, KY (Shepherdsville)
• Automotive Manufacturing Company
• 7am - 3pm | Monday - Friday
• $75,000 - $95,000
• Must be able to travel up to 25%

We are working with an established precision engineering company based in Shepherdsville, KY. They are recruiting a Industrial Engineer to join their team. They are offering a salary between $75,000 - $95,000 depending on experience, along with excellent employment benefits which include 401K, Healthcare, Vision and Dental and PTO

Key Responsibilities include:

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure quality performance
• Conduct value stream mapping (VSM) and time studies to identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements

Packaging:

• Design dunnage, conveyance equipment, and line-side racking systems
• Maintain Packaging Approval Data Sheet (PADS) forms and support packaging trials

Process Changes:

• Manage Product Change Notice (PCN) updates for process, material flow, packaging, and presentation changes
• Participate in change control meetings to ensure proper implementation and communication
• Train staff on new processes, layouts, material handling, and VSM concepts

General:

• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, and Material Management Systems
• Promote and follow all safety policies and report unsafe conditions
• Perform all other assigned duties

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic standards in material handling
• Support development of plant traffic management plan
• Conduct value stream mapping (VSM) and time studies to identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent education/experience)
• 2–5 years experience in high-volume assembly and sequencing (manufacturing, warehousing, or supply chain logistics preferred; automotive/seating industry preferred)
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience accepted
• Strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts (Kanban, One-Piece-Flow, Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, 5S, etc.)
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated material handling systems (e.g., AGVs)
• Experience with SAP ERP systems
• Experience in automotive TS/IATF environments
• Experience with CAD, process simulation, data analysis tools, material handling system design, and warehouse planning
• Strong project and time management skills
• Experience working in a unionized environment

How To Apply

• Contact: James Walden
• Job reference number: 2698
• If you would like to find out more, simply click apply

This position is commutable from; Louisville, Jeffersontown, Shively, St. Matthews, Lyndon, Middletown, Prospect, Mount Washington, Shepherdsville, Brooks, Hillview, Okolona, Fern Creek, Fairdale, Valley Station, Pleasure Ridge Park, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Clarksville, Sellersburg, Charlestown, La Grange, Crestwood, Shelbyville

Relevant Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Engineer, Product Engineer, Reliability Engineer,

Must have the legal right to live and work in the US. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.