Industrial Engineer

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

Segula Technologies is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support new product introductions at a major OEM facility. This role focuses on methods development, line balancing and continuous improvement—ensuring production lines meet performance, safety, and quality targets throughout launch and ramp-up in collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct time and motion studies, develop standardized work, and balance operator workloads to align with takt time using Pre-determined Time Standards like MTM, MOST or MODAPTS
• Present the line balance to the core launch team which will include product, engineering and operational team members.
• Lead throughput and bottleneck analysis to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate constraints.
• Collaborate with Station Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to implement design and process improvements. 
• Provide data for ergonomic evaluations using digital tools such as Process Simulate Human or ErgoMan to ensure operator safety.
• Validate PFMEA and process documentation for compliance and launch approval.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) workshops and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Track and report launch metrics including cycle time adherence, first-time quality, downtime, and throughput performance.
• Support pilot builds, tool tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related discipline) or relevant work experience
• 3–5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for line layouts and analysis.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, line balancing, and standardized work principles.
• Strong working knowledge of PFMEA, lean methodologies, and ergonomic design.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting vehicle launch, retooling, or model change programs.
• Familiarity with Tecnomatix Process Simulate, Power BI, or other digital manufacturing tools.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience with SAP, MES, or similar production tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of throughput simulation and material flow optimization.

**Eligible candidates MUST be local to Rockford, IL and willing to work onsite 5 days/week**

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Be part of new vehicle program launches shaping the future of manufacturing industry
• Collaborate with global engineering experts in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.