Industrial Engineer

WAGO Corporation•Germantown, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WAGO is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer to lead on-site process improvement initiatives in our production and warehouse operations. This role focuses on optimizing production process efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness through data analysis, lean practices and automation. WAGO offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid insurance plans-life, AD&D, short-term disability and long-term disability, and a retirement 401k plan.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the industrial engineering field is required with experience in the electronics industry preferred.
Requires strong communication skills along with the ability to work on multifunctional teams.
Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, CAD software and process improvement methodologies such as statistical process control and design experiments and optimizing resources under constraints
Must be familiar with mechanical and electrical control systems, automation (PLCs, HMIs, robotics), and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited educational institution
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
Able to work onsite in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience with implementing the Seven Basic Tools of Quality.
Project management experience
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-oriented mindset
Six Sigma certification or formal lean training.
Prior use of SAP ERP or similar systems.
Experience in electronics manufacturing or automated production lines.
Travel requirements up to 10% for training, supplier visits or project support

Responsibilities

Develop and execute projects to design and improve new and existing production processes.
Lead layout redesigns and implement changes to support lean process flow.
Perform line balancing, create and update routings, identify takt time, and analyze production data for bottlenecks and root causes.
Develop and maintain technical documentation and work instructions while working cross-functionally with other departments.
Participate in Kaizen events, lead 5S initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Support and troubleshoot automation equipment including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.
Develop dashboards and performance metrics to track KPIs and drive improvement.
Maintain accurate ERP routings and cost structures.
Research, justify, and present capital expenditure projects to management and oversee implementation.
Support new product launches and design-for-manufacturability efforts with Design Engineering
Collaborate with the quality department to support compliance with ISO standards and OSHA/state safety regulations.
Assist with plant layout improvements and participate in resolving customer concerns (CARs, RMAs, etc.)
Collaborate with the Facilities & Maintenance department, along with floor managers to implement new equipment and processes.