Manufacturing Industrial Optimization Engineer I
About The Position
This position provides support for both new products and industrialization projects by developing engineered labor standards for complex manufacturing processes and the optimization of processes aimed at increasing value add using LEAN thinking. The role involves working with project teams responsible for implementing new projects, providing labor estimates, reviewing new design concepts, and recommending design changes to optimize install labor and ergonomics. It also includes utilizing LEAN methods to plan new processes and work cells, optimizing existing operations, maintaining and updating labor standards, performing time and motion studies, assisting in the development of strategies for labor standards, and providing engineering and economic analysis support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Process or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical education from an accredited university/college OR 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
- Detail oriented, reliable, and self-motivated
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing, lean, process optimization methods and quality.
- Able to interpret engineering diagrams and develop labor estimates and/or standards based on design specifications and existing manufacturing processes.
- Strong cross functional communication and collaboration skills
- Must be well organized, able to handle multiple, detailed tasks, and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management required
- English: advanced (speaking, reading, writing) required
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading projects
- Other languages: Spanish (Intermediate) preferred; additional language(s) appreciated
- Experience with MS Excel, OneNote, MS Project and MS Visio a plus
- Knowledge of simulation applications and data visualization and analytical applications a plus
Responsibilities
- Work with project teams responsible for implementing new projects, providing labor estimates during the entire phase of the project from design concepts until production startup.
- Review new design concepts and generate engineered labor standards.
- Recommend design changes to optimize install labor and ergonomics.
- Utilize LEAN methods to plan new processes and work cells, and optimize existing operations aimed at eliminating waste and increasing efficiencies.
- Maintain and update existing labor standards.
- Perform time and motion studies on complex tasks using standard Industrial Engineering methods, including direct observation or engineered standards.
- Assist in the development of strategies, standards, guidelines and procedures for documenting and establishing labor standards.
- Provide engineering and economic analysis support in analyzing and designing facilities, workflows, methods, and processes.
- Participate in capacity planning, new equipment cost justification and make-buy studies.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing and warehouse layouts to support new product introductions, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Apply industrial engineering techniques and concepts to product and process design throughout all phases of product life cycle.
Benefits
- annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
