Industrial Engineer Zelisko Energy, USA

Knorr-Bremse • Springfield, MO

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to achieve operational excellence, cost efficiency, and productivity improvements. This role drives process optimization initiatives, supports investment planning, implements lean manufacturing principles, and collaborates across functions to ensure a synchronized and high-performing production environment. The position plays a key role in supporting innovation and contributing to the future of sustainable mobility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline from a University of Applied Sciences or Technical University.
• Several years of professional experience in the planning, implementation, and optimization of production and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience managing process improvement and operational excellence projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong knowledge of process management and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and related tools.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, production planning, process optimization, and productivity improvement techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in standard engineering and productivity analysis tools.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organized, and results-driven personality.
• Independent, self-motivated, and solution-oriented working style.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Adaptable and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.
• Fluent English language skills; additional languages are considered an advantage.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement measures to optimize manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Define, evaluate, and budget planned production investments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Establish performance indicators and monitor the effectiveness of process improvements and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
• Introduce and support synchronized manufacturing processes, driving balanced production flow and implementing pull-system principles.
• Identify waste throughout production processes and eliminate root causes of machine and process-related issues to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Manage external development partners and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with all departments across the production value chain, including Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Finance.
• Conduct and coordinate training programs on newly implemented workflows, processes, and continuous improvement methodologies within the Energy Team.
• Support innovation and contribute to shaping solutions of the future through advanced manufacturing concepts and technologies.
• Negotiate and finalize finance-related contract agreements and intercompany agreements in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety regulations, and applicable industry requirements.

Benefits

• Group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• Company’s 401k plan.
• 120 hours of vacation leave.
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 1 floating holiday.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Purchase company stock.
• Annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary.

What This Job Offers

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