Industrial Engineer

JB Poindexter & Co•Morgantown, PA

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will lead the development and optimization of labor standards and material routings across Morgan’s product lines. You’ll partner closely with Advanced Manufacturing to support new product launches and drive continuous improvement across processes and operations. By leveraging data and engineering insight, you’ll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate quality and safety performance across the organization.

Requirements

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and systems, with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and/or relevant manufacturing experience.
Previous supervisory experience with the ability to lead, coach, and collaborate across functional teams.
Effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and travel requirements with minimal supervision.
Apply practical problem-solving skills to drive process improvements and support change initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Formal training and application of Lean principles, including 5S, waste elimination, mistake-proofing (poka-yoke), PDCA, root cause analysis, A3 problem solving, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and lead time reduction.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Establish and optimize labor standards that balance safety, quality, and cost competitiveness across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales.
Maintain accurate labor standards and material routings within the ERP system, ensuring alignment with production processes and product structures.
Conduct time studies to validate standards and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
Maintain bills of materials and item master data to support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze new products and processes to develop accurate labor cost estimates and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Evaluate current manufacturing processes and implement improvements that drive efficiency, quality, and safety.
Identify labor-saving opportunities and support cost justification for capital investments.
Partner with Engineering to enhance product designs for manufacturability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Create and maintain clear, effective work instructions to support standardized operations.
Coach and support the Offshore Engineering team to build capability and consistency.
Travel up to 60% based on business needs; support additional duties as required.