Manufacturing Engineer - Supply Chain and Logistics - Navistar, Inc.

International Corporation, a leading North American truck manufacturer with great products, a strong market position and best-in-class distribution network, has an exciting new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer - Supply Chain and Logistics to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Team at our Advanced Technology Center in Elmendorf, TX just outside of San Antonio.

The Manufacturing Engineer - Supply Chain and Logistics will support the development of supply chain processes, equipment and activities for high voltage batteries. Travel can be up to 50% at any Navistar plants in US, Mexico, Europe and Asia.

• Develop associated logistics equipment and tooling designs.
  Lead select projects from concept thru procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Work closely with manufacturing to develop material delivery strategy
  Develop requirements for equipment to process, convey and store inbound and outbound product
• Deployment of Lean Material Flow strategies at the plant and supporting warehouse
• Establish and maintain time studies for plant specific materials team members
• Establish and maintain standard work instructions for plant specific materials team members
• Provide Industrial Engineering analysis on cost improvement initiatives
• Ownership of layouts for supply chain managed footprints
• Support and track Lean Assessments and Value Stream Mapping sessions
• Define local CIR’s, gap closure plans and project plans based off of plant Supply Chain Engineer’s findings through project management functions
• Develop/maintain 5S, KPI programs for supporting warehouse(s)
• Monitor plant/warehouse Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)and implement corrective actions for KPIs that fall below allowable thresholds
• Identification, participation from IE perspective, and implementation of cost savings and waste elimination initiatives
• Ideal Warehouse and Replenishment up keep and validation at WHQ level
• Interface with PFEP/Containers team for part planning accuracy, compliance and feedback
• Support plant Supply Chain Engineers and 3PL providers as needed
• Standardize supply chain processes by benchmarking other facilities’ processes and integration best practices and standards into new process development.
• Assist with development of project workplans, timelines, and resource requirements
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results
• Assist with development of process specific equipment. Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment
• Represents manufacturing supply chain on cross-functional and cross brand teams.
• Capture lessons learned from on-site build events and support all activities to implement improvements to process and equipment
• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality control processes and procedures through working closely with the quality team and R&D. 

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of experience in product manufacturing

OR

• Master’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience in product manufacturing

OR

• At least 7 years of experience in product manufacturing

• Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Proficiency with AutoCad, Unigraphics or NX highly desired
• MS Project or other project management software
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, is preferred
• Experience with automated tooling design and procurement, and robotic systems is highly desired
• Experience with ASRS systems, automated line feeding, kitting, packaging
• Experience with truck or automotive assembly is a plus
• Knowledge of electric vehicle technology and battery assembly is a plus
• Knowledge of Logistics and Transportation processes preferred
• Detailed analytical skills
• Experience with project design, execution and sustainment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to understand and organize complex sets of data
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work in a timely manner in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to interact with all levels of management at the local and division levels
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Ability to take an active role and participate on cross functional teams across multiple brands
• Proven ability to initiate and support change to the organization

At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.