Industrial Engineer I

Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer I applies Lean and Six Sigma methods to improve manufacturing processes, layouts, productivity, and production data. The role supports value stream mapping, workplace organization, cycle- and takt-time calculations, and time studies. It also evaluates capital equipment needs and make-versus-buy decisions, estimates production costs, and develops business cases for capital purchases. The position requires a general understanding of ERP operational flow, preferably Infor Visual ERP, and works with the CPQ modeling team to support data flow between CPQ and ERP. The engineer collaborates across departments to document processes, identify problems and requirements, develop solutions, and maintain product life cycles across multiple product lines. The role also maintains production technology systems and trains operators in their proper use.

The work takes place in an office and manufacturing plant, with exposure to noise, metal chips, machining fluids, and potential machinery and equipment hazards. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or moving tools, fixtures, and materials.

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to Lean and Six Sigma.
• Exposure to MRP/ERP.
• Moderate knowledge of supply chain and/or operations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Moderate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong team-player skills, self-starter qualities, and ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce.

Nice To Haves

• Moderate Lean Manufacturing background.
• Manufacturing product data experience, strongly preferred.
• Proficiency or experience with data analysis tools; SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to create value stream maps, support workplace organization using 6S, calculate cycle time and takt time, and perform time studies.
• Create or improve production layouts.
• Evaluate capital equipment needs and provide business-case justification.
• Collaborate with CPQ modeling team members to ensure data flows between CPQ and ERP.
• Develop and maintain part masters, bills of materials, routings, and related modules that capture and improve production processes at the required level of detail.
• Collaborate with different departments to evaluate and document operational processes and scenarios, identify problems and requirements, develop strategies and solutions, and bridge gaps where applicable.
• Participate in and lead product life-cycle maintenance across multiple product lines.
• Maintain production technology systems and train operators on their proper use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level