Industrial Engineer

Job Description

Topre America, a Tier 1 automotive supplier located in Smyrna, TN, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Industrial Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes and product design through the application of advanced engineering principles and techniques. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Duties

• Creation of Plant layout drawings using CAD software to incorporate facility, equipment, inventory, and support areas for future model planning
• Study existing facilities and develop plans to optimize material flow. Propose and secure approval for new standards as needed for facility layouts.
• Study material flow into and out of all manufacturing processes and lead cross functional meetings to develop and secure approval for layouts from production and management teams.
• Identify storage locations for finished goods, purchased parts, work-in-process parts, blanks, coils, fixtures, and dies for current and new model programs. Maintain database location information in IT systems to ensure internal labeling system accuracy and document all changes using company processes.
• Monitor Scanning System to ensure 100% scanning is achievable throughout production floor.
• Collaborate with production and engineering team to understand operations, and develop solutions to meet Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals.
• Drive the projects to increase productivity, reduce lead time, improve quality, and cost savings using various Lean tools and Six-sigma methods.
• Identify manufacturing capabilities and limitations; calculate production capacity and coordinate as needed with production control team
• Improve labor productivity through the development/deployment of best-known methods and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Assist the accounting department with the analysis of production-related cost variance as needed.
• Develop and maintain budget to ensure best method is applied to complete projects with optimal financial gain without compromising safety.
• Ensure Plant environment is kept safe and OHSA standard is followed.
  
  

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering is preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Proficient in CAD and capable of reading/understanding Blueprints.
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of value stream analysis and process flow diagram development is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions and determine strategies based on data
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Knowledge of material flow in manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of material flow optimization and lean manufacturing principles
  
  

Others

• Strong organizational, prioritization, planning, and time management skills.
• Effective communication ideas using written and verbal means at all levels of management and across diverse functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Occasional Travel is required to support onsite facility
• Capable of handling some physical demands like long standing, load handling etc.
• Recent Graduate with Relevant experience is encouraged to apply as well
  
  

Apply today to join a growing team dedicated to innovation and manufacturing excellence at Topre America!

Company Description

Since Topre Corporation establishment in 1935, Topre has been advancing its core technologies, in particular automotive stampings and weld assemblies. By applying these core technologies, we now supply a variety of high-performance components and products to different industries in order to satisfy various demands of our customers. Come join our team here at Topre America Corporation!

Since Topre Corporation establishment in 1935, Topre has been advancing its core technologies, in particular automotive stampings and weld assemblies. By applying these core technologies, we now supply a variety of high-performance components and products to different industries in order to satisfy various demands of our customers. Come join our team here at Topre America Corporation!