Job Description
Brand: Kalmar
Team: Production & Assembly
Job Location: Ottawa, USA
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Industrial Engineer
At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!
Join us and take your career to the next level
Are you a driven and innovative Industrial Engineer ready to make a big impact on your career? Based in Ottawa, KS., our Terminal Tractor division has a rich history of American craftmanship, innovation and quality, and is continuing to strengthen their production teams. In this critical role, you will have the opportunity to increase production and operational efficiency through people, processes and technology by designing, developing, testing and evaluating integrated systems that optimize manufacturing performance. As an Industrial Engineer, you will focus on human factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics, material flow and cost efficiency.
Compensation Data
Base Salary: $85K+ (Depending on experience)
Eligible for Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Salary Review & Performance-based Merit Increase
Willing to assist with relocation
What are your key responsibilities:
Process Improvement: Conduct time and motion studies, facilitate kaizen events, and lead continuous improvement initiatives for both production and non-production areas
System Design & Optimization: Design and update production layouts using AutoCAD for optimal space and workflow efficiency, and perform material flow analysis to optimize logistics and inventory management
Quality & Risk Mitigation: Solve quality issues, support root cause analysis to prevent recurrence, and perform FMEA to identify and mitigate potential risks
Technology Integration: Support the development and integration of electrical systems and complex control systems used in modern terminal tractors, applying your understanding of CAN bus systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency, and train personnel on lean tools and process documentation
Product Development: Assist in the introduction and validation of new product configurations, utilize CATIA for tooling design, and support digital tools to enhance manufacturing capabilities
What we offer you:
"Green business is good business - it's not just a slogan; we're investing in fossil-free steel and real change."
Rewards that truly count: We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions - all within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success.
Work-Life Balance: Our generous time-off policy includes vacation time, personal/sick time, paid/floating holidays, and paid parental leaves, supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.
People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.
Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.
What you bring to the role:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience:
3 -5 years of relevant industrial or manufacturing engineering experience required, preferably in a vehicle or heavy equipment environment
Technical Expertise:
Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, and related design software, along with a working knowledge of CANbus systems and electrical controls
Lean Manufacturing:
Experienced in lean manufacturing principles, kaizen facilitation, and project leadership
Safety Commitment:
Strong awareness and adherence to safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for yourself and your colleagues.
Team Player:
Capable of working independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, bringing strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Availability:
Willing to support projects requiring overtime or weekend work, as needed
Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!
Submit your resume to apply.
Please note that we do not accept referrals through our job advertisements from external agencies.
For more information about this role, contact Carolyn Wilcox- Talent Acquisition Partner via email Carolyn.wilcox1@kalmarglobal.com.
About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com
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