Industrial Engineer
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.
About the Role
- LINC is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support operations in Arlington, Texas, servicing General Motors.
- This role is responsible for analyzing and improving material flow, warehouse operations, inventory management, and production support processes within a high-volume automotive environment.
- The Industrial Engineer will partner with operations leadership to design efficient processes, improve productivity, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple logistics and manufacturing support functions.
- This position offers hands-on exposure to automotive supply chain operations and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on daily performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and improve material flow, inventory movement, and production support processes.
- Design and optimize warehouse layouts, storage locations, workstations, and assembly support areas.
- Develop and maintain Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodologies.
- Conduct time studies, labor analysis, and productivity evaluations.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Support line-side delivery planning and implementation.
- Create visual management tools and standard work documentation.
- Utilize data analysis to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Assist with process mapping, workflow development, and operational design projects.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma activities.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and customer teams to support business objectives.
- Develop reports, presentations, and performance metrics for management review.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 0 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or distribution operations.
- Experience conducting time studies and labor planning activities.
- Knowledge of material flow, inventory control, and production support operations.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Familiarity with automotive manufacturing or supply chain operations.