Lean Industrial Engineer
About The Position
This position utilizes lean manufacturing and industrial engineering thinking with quantitative analytical methods to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and capacity throughout our organization in both our manufacturing and business processes. These improvements will drive customer satisfaction which will result in future revenue growth. In addition, these improvements will drive costs down which will improve profitability. This position is also responsible for effectively supporting the planning of new technology tools and new equipment acquisitions, including plant layout planning and machine capacity studies for these assets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
- At least three to five years Industrial Engineering/ Continuous Improvement experience
- Proficient in time/delay studies
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Experience in preparing detailed cost benefit analysis reports to support project requests
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient in spreadsheets (Excel/ Sheets)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in plant layout and facilities planning
- Advanced training and experience in operations research including the ability to analyze and solve mathematical models using mathematical programming or experience with process technologies and designing and implementing process improvements
- Knowledge of fastener manufacturing equipment and processes
- Experience dealing with outside equipment suppliers
- Experience preparing documentation and training materials
- Experience using Google for Work
Responsibilities
- Conduct time/delay studies on machines and operators.
- Quantitative analysis of manpower, equipment, downtime, material use, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and other operations-related resources
- Create, implement and/or assist in the implementation, sustainment, and improvement of Industrial Engineering including: Standardized work instructions, Direct and Indirect Labor studies, Plant Layouts including the measurement of current machines, Machine Capacity/ Capability analysis, Quick die change/changeover reduction, PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) and A3 Problem Solving techniques including root cause and 5-why analysis, 5S and Visual factory tools to communicate shop performance, Detailed downtime analysis of machines with plant team members to determine cost and opportunities to improve, Customer requested machine capacity verifications in coordination with Sales Team, Sustainment and audit systems
- Conduct and participate in training of employees for new processes/ Lean Manufacturing methodology
- Participate in the annual budgeting process
- Assist in development of plant operational metrics (OEE, MTTR-MTBF, Avg. Hours/ Setup, Machine Parts Per Minute, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Benefits
- Compensation and benefits are designed to reflect our belief that our employees are the reason for our success.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
