Auria Solutions Careers

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER to join our team at our Old Fort Plant in Old Fort, North Carolina.

What you will do:

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, and workflows to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct time and motion studies, capacity studies, and process mapping to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.  
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis, to drive operational enhancements.
• Design and develop robust manufacturing concepts, including facility layouts and equipment placement, to streamline production and improve material flow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and management, to implement new processes and solutions.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Assist in completing production trials by coordinating run times with scheduling, determining the optimal processing conditions (cost & quality), assuring the appropriate sample testing is conducted, and following through to make sure items arrive at the correct destination.  
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including flow charts, standard operating procedures, and cycle time analyses.
• Ensure that all manufacturing processes and designs adhere to quality standards, safety regulations, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
• Perform financial and cost-benefit analyses to support capital investment decisions for new equipment or system upgrades.
• Support new product launches by participating in the industrialization process from a production standpoint.
• Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on new processes, procedures, and improvement projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

Education 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field preferred 
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience working as Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer at a Tier 1 supplier

Travel Requirements:

• Travel to other North America plants may be required for training, support, and meetings (limited)

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

•        Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
•        Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously   

•        PLC or programming experience a plus   

•        General knowledge of safety, quality and engineering process preferred   

•        Good communication skills and ability to interface on all levels of operation   

•        Able to work well in a team environment   

•        Proficient with AutoCAD 
•        Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
•        Project management Professional (PMP) Certification
•        Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)

When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in-depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process.

Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.