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Industrial Engineer-March 2024
Birmingham
Mar 28, 2026
About Industrial Engineer

  Industrial Engineer

  Job Number: 63683

  Group: Cosma International

  Division: Kamtek Inc. - Bld2

  Job Type: Permanent/Regular

  Location:

  Birmingham, ALABAMA, US, 35215

  Work Style:

  Job Number: 63683

  Group: Cosma International

  Division : Kamtek Inc. - Bld2

  Job Type: Permanent/Regular

  Location: BIRMINGHAM

  Work Style:

  About us

  We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

  Forward. For all.

  Group Summary

  Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

  KAMTEK is a premierTier 1, automotive manufacturing supplier that specializes inClass “A” Stamping, Assembly and High Pressure Die Casting that produces Body-side and Door Openings, Roofs, Floor Pans, Wheelhouses, Large Welded Assemblies, Doors, Fenders, Hoods, Lift-gates, Aluminum Shock Towers, and Aluminum Rear Rails. Our capabilities include the manufacturing of Class “A” Body Panels along with Medium/Large Stampings, Large Assemblies and Aluminum Stampings and Assemblies, and Aluminum High Pressure Vacuum Die Casting to our Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Mer­cedes Benz, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, BMW and Freightliner.As a local distributor and supplier, Kamtek’ s market segmentation to Cosma International, (a division of MAGNA INTERNATIONAL) provides a “state-of-the-art” product that utilizes the most technologically advanced Pressing processes in order to maintain a competitive advantage to other OEM’s within the market. Our company’s culture of team spirit & mutual respect with a focus on fair treatment helps us to embrace our multi-cultural affiliation with Magna International, and supports our mission through process efficiency and competitive product pricing. Furthermore, the culture at Kamtek focuses on Job Security, with employees being given the opportunity for continuous training, advancement within the skill/trade, and potential for growth within our safe work environment. We offer Employee Equity and Profit Participation programs which increase our employees’ ownership within the company. Kamtek, part of Cosma International and a division of Magna International, represents the most diversified automotive supplier in the world. We design, develop and manufacture automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineer and assemble complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars and light trucks in our three geographic segments - North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World (primarily Asia, South America and Africa). Our capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body & chassis systems; mirror systems; exterior systems; roof systems; electronic systems; powertrain systems as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly.We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing operations and 92 product development, engineering and sales centres in 28 countries. We have over 168,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.

  About the Role

  Provides industrial engineering consultation in support of operational and productivity improvements. The Assembly Industrial Engineer works on compliance and Continual Improvement projects as it relates to Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Cost. Implements Continual Improvement projects, leads teams in Ergonomics and Safety processes as well as improves Work, Walk and Wait opportunities. Coordinates and plans flow improvements in material storage areas and streamlining all Non-Value Add activities. Maintains and drives Continual Improvement activities for Assembly department with focus on Up-Front engineering design and day to day Lean Manufacturing process improvements. Utilizes latest in technology and Best Practices to achieve World Class operating production systems.

  Your Responsibilities

  Maintain an accurate Assembly capacity planning model via. Cycle times for all cells.

  Develop and administer a plant layout process, built around Lean Manufacturing principles, that optimizes material handling (to include material flow and storage requirements) and maintain associated drawings and documentation.

  Maintain database. Recommend, help to implement and lead Continuous Improvement ideas for Assembly Department.

  Apply time and motion study techniques i.e. Work, Walk, Wait

  Apply Operations Research methods to create operational optimization models.

  Ergonomics champion for Assembly. Work with Engineering and HR to design out potential ergo and safety issues. Use of Jacks software in design of safe equipment.

  Internal Auditor for the Assembly Joint Health, Safety and Environmental Audits.

  Internal Auditor for the Assembly TS16949/ISO9001 Audits.

  Who we are looking for

  KNOWLEDGE

  BS Engineering, Industrial Engineering preferred.

  WORK EXPERIENCE WHAT TYPES? Automotive, or similar, Industrial Engineering experience with new program launches HOW MUCH? Minimum of 5-10 years

  Your preferred qualifications

  •Ability to achieve results using Industrial Engineering methods, Lean Manufacturing/TPS tools, and Six Sigma analysis.

  •Understanding of production scheduling and inventory control

  •Strong problem solving skills.

  •Strong math skills and understanding of statistics.

  •Ability to develop and maintain working models of computer-based evaluation tools.

  •Proficient in AutoCAD 13 or higher.

  •Advanced level of ability in MS Excel including the use of macros and other high level functions within Excel.

  •Must be a self-starter, open minded and a team player.

  •Basic understanding of 8D, FMEA, APQP and SPC.

  •Basic understanding of standardized work and kaizen activity.

  What we offer

  At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

  Site Benefits

  Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

  At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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