Industrial Engineer

PRAB•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer works with teams across departments to eliminate waste in production and workflow processes and ensure effective integration of workers, machines, materials, information, and energy. The role covers both shop-floor and office workflows. It designs and maintains engineering and production layouts and processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.

Requirements

Dedication to excellence and quality output.
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
At least five years of experience in a mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering environment, or related metal fabrication experience.
Strong working knowledge of metalworking and welding shop practices and systems.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent blueprint reading, GD&T, tolerancing, properties of materials, heat treating, and foundry knowledge.
Advanced knowledge of general computer and AutoCAD software usage, directory structures, product and bill of material structures, and manufacturing routings.
General knowledge of manufacturing (ERP) software systems.

Responsibilities

Promote excellence throughout the department.
Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving using A3/8D methods.
Facilitate Kaizen events for product cost reduction, process efficiency, and systems improvement.
Develop and implement instructions and training for new and existing processes.
Liaise between engineering, processing, and manufacturing on product redesign, new product design, implementation, and design modifications.
Assist with process and facility layout changes.
Support CAD file directory administration and visual item master administration.
Facilitate the ECR and ECN program in a leadership role.
Review and improve processes, specifications, and related information.
Design production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
Develop and implement process improvements and technological upgrades.
Design control systems to monitor and minimize costs and production issues.
Develop design and production standards with management and user personnel using a cross-functional team approach.
Prepare material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs.
Manage process documentation and prepare process control reports.
Create and support ROI analyses for equipment purchases.
Support departmental 15/30/10 initiatives and SD and SE initiatives.
Track internal and customer-owned tooling and support preventive maintenance of jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
Support the Safety team as needed, with a focus on shop-floor ergonomics.
Provide training and presentations as required.
Perform additional tasks and provide support as required.