Industrial Engineer Jobs

General Position Summary:

Works under general supervision. Determines the most effective means for the use of capital, equipment, energy, facilities, information, material, people, and other assets to make a product. Plans utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develops production standards in cooperation with management and shop personnel.
• Reviews production schedules, processes, specifications, and related information.
• Designs the layout of facilities and determining personnel requirements.
• Develops and implementing process improvements.
• Develops and maintaining efficiency/utilization reports/dashboards
• Designs and implements pull systems while collaborating with stakeholders to improve manufacturing lead times.
• Designs control systems to minimize costs and production issues.
• Manages process documentation and preparing production reports.
• Prepares material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs.
• Performs time and motion studies on key products to identify waste elimination opportunities
• Designs production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Trains staff for new processes and providing instructions and manuals.
• Evaluates, analyzes and improves factory/product flow.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Technology Savvy Proactive in investigating and adopting new technologies to achieve competitive advantage; value technology and understand the necessity of leveraging it to stay productive and competitive.
• High Standards Establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail; continually seek to improve processes and products; hold staff accountable for quality.
• Positive Impact Personable, self-confident and generally likable; optimistic and enthusiastic about what they do; energize those around them.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making Isolate causes from symptoms and compile information and alternatives to identify problems or issues; involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources; readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgement.
• Creativity Challenge pre-existing conceptions and offer alternatives.
• Organizing and Planning Strong organizing and planning skills; manage time wisely, effectively prioritizing multiple tasks to completion.
• Customer Orientation View organization through eyes of their customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs.
• Results Orientation Motivated by achievement and persist until goal is reached; convey sense of urgency to make things happen.
• Assertiveness Willing to challenge others appropriately when required; self-confident.
• Composure Able to demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Internal and external contacts at managerial level and above.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None for this position

DECISION MAKING:

Regular (40-60%) impact on and influence on organization operations, program outcomes and a need or ability to analyze problem or concepts or make decisions while working under minimal direction, determine and develop approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects.

CREATIVITY:

Some (20-40%) responsibility for creation, innovation, development, design or problem solving routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Ability to aggregate data and put into a meaningful format, statistics a plus

• Knowledge and ability to apply Lean Manufacturing tools/techniques. (value stream mapping, line balancing, motion mapping etc.)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards.
• Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Office 365(MS Teams, Sharepoint, One Drive, etc.) strong Excel skills, experience with ERP systems.
• Documentation and organization skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Education & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required. 3-5 years of relevant work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.