Industrial Engineer I
Mobis Parts America, LLC.Industrial Engineer I We are searching for an experienced Industrial Engineer I at our Headquarters facility. Hyundai MOBIS Parts America We think creatively and keep challenging ourselves to help create a new future and eventually make humankind’s dreams a reality. Ready for the challenge? Who We Are Tomorrow's most advanced automotive technology is being envisioned today at MOBIS Parts America (MPA). A subsidiary of Hyundai MOBIS, we are a top leading automotive parts supplier. MPA provides after-sales service parts support for Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, and Genesis. In addition to the distribution of genuine service parts, the MPA Accessories division develops accessories for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis - which are installed on new vehicles in the United States and Canada. Description Job Purpose The Industrial Engineer I is responsible for analyzing, developing, designing, and implementing solutions that improve productivity, labor utilization, storage capacity, material flow, ergonomics, quality, safety, and operational efficiency across Parts Distribution Center operations. This position applies industrial engineering and Lean methodologies, including manpower analysis, takt-time and cycle-time studies, process standardization, layout optimization, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement techniques. The role also supports the safe handling and storage of EV and HEV batteries and the design of purpose-built material-handling tools, carts, bins, containers, fixtures, and storage solutions. The position supports projects from initial problem identification and concept development through design, implementation, validation, and post-implementation review. Key Accountabilities Industrial Engineering and Operational Analysis Conduct time studies, takt-time studies, cycle-time analysis, workload analyses, and manpower evaluations. Analyze productivity, labor utilization, operational capacity, material flow, ergonomics, and process performance. Identify process bottlenecks, waste, capacity constraints, safety risks, ergonomic concerns, and improvement opportunities. Develop labor standards, operating standards, and productivity expectations based on verified operational data. Evaluate processes, systems, layouts, equipment, and failure modes to identify practical solutions. Perform root-cause analysis and support corrective actions for operational, design, safety, and implementation issues. Warehouse Layout, Storage, and Material Flow Develop and evaluate warehouse layouts, storage concepts, work areas, and material-flow solutions. Optimize product placement, storage utilization, aisle configuration, staging areas, process flow, and warehouse space. Support capacity planning and determine current and future space, storage, equipment, and labor requirements. Evaluate storage methods, bins, containers, racks, carts, and material-handling solutions to improve accessibility, ergonomics, productivity, product protection, and space utilization. Develop storage and staging concepts for EV and HEV batteries based on battery type, size, weight, packaging, condition, handling method, and operational risk. Prepare layouts, calculations, specifications, and project recommendations using applicable engineering tools. Ensure layouts, storage systems, equipment, and work processes align with Lean principles, safety expectations, operational requirements, and applicable standards. EV and HEV Battery Handling, Storage, and Safety Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safe, scalable EV and HEV battery receiving, inspection, staging, storage, picking, charging, transportation, quarantine, and disposal processes. Evaluate battery-related hazards and operational risks, including high voltage, electrical shock, arc flash, electrolyte exposure, damaged batteries, off-gassing, fire, and thermal runaway. Partner with Safety, Operations, Facilities, Quality, and other stakeholders to develop risk assessments,…