Sr. Industrial Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Industrial Engineer collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and other staff to understand and increase manufacturing capabilities, improve process flow, increase productivity, and maximize workforce utilization. The position supports continuous improvement and the efficient operation of the manufacturing facility. The role analyzes workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment and workspace layouts to improve efficiency. It works with management, engineering, and other staff to understand manufacturing methods and activities, production schedules, engineering specifications, and process flow. The engineer determines efficient methods for manufacturing products and delivering services; leads projects to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), workforce productivity, equipment utilization, yield, and cycle time; assesses production specifications and requirements; applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing needs; assists with financial planning and cost analysis; and helps resolve production issues globally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- At least five years of Industrial Engineering experience implementing or applying Lean, TOC, Six Sigma, or other TQM process-improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems, preferably MFG/PRO.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques, Theory of Constraints, and traditional manufacturing practices.
- Ability to perform detail-oriented tasks using very strong mathematics skills.
- Very effective communication skills.
- Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Black Belt certification.
- Hands-on experience with process simulation software.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, engineering specifications, process flow, and manufacturing and service activities.
- Determine manufacturing methods that maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Lead projects to improve OEE, workforce productivity, equipment utilization, yield, and cycle time.
- Analyze new production specifications to determine equipment, tooling, process, and human resource requirements.
- Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
- Assist in financial planning and cost analysis.
- Collaborate in resolving production issues on a global basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
