Industrial Engineer

Central Power Systems & Services•Tracy, MO

8d•$80,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support the Generator Manufacturing Division. The role involves designing, optimizing, and scaling manufacturing and assembly processes for diesel and natural gas generator systems. Key responsibilities include improving production efficiency, increasing manufacturing capacity, optimizing facility layouts, implementing automation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The Industrial Engineer will collaborate with various departments such as Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to develop solutions for efficient, repeatable, and scalable production, aligning with the company's commitment to customer support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing process design and optimization.
Experience analyzing manufacturing data and implementing process improvements.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. to be considered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in generator manufacturing, power generation, heavy equipment, or electromechanical assembly.
Experience supporting high-volume or mixed-model manufacturing operations.
Experience transitioning products from engineering design into production.
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R, and process validation.
Experience designing manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
Experience implementing automation and robotics into manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience or certification.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement manufacturing and assembly processes for generator systems and related products.
Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Controls Engineers to ensure designs support efficient manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA).
Lead prototype builds, pilot production, and new product introductions to ensure manufacturing readiness.
Support capacity planning, production expansion, and workforce planning initiatives.
Develop and optimize manufacturing layouts, workstation designs, material flow, and line balancing to maximize productivity.
Design and implement efficient manufacturing workflows that improve safety, quality, and throughput.
Identify tooling, fixtures, equipment, and automation opportunities to improve manufacturing performance.
Partner with internal teams and outside vendors to develop and implement tooling, automation, and production equipment.
Evaluate manufacturing investments through cost analysis and return-on-investment (ROI) studies.
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, improve process capability, and reduce waste.
Support quality initiatives including Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R studies, process validation, and corrective actions.
Define manufacturing data requirements and support integration with ERP, MRP, and MES systems.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Quality teams to support supplier development and manufacturing readiness.
Participate in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, and cost reduction initiatives.
Maintain engineering documentation, process standards, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and engineering best practices.
Perform additional engineering responsibilities as assigned.