Industrial Engineer

Relocation is not available for this position

JOB SUMMARY: Improve the production process by eliminating waste, identifying root cause for problems using various lean manufacturing tools such as 8D, 5 Why and Fishbone analysis. Should be familiar with six sigma and lean concepts to devise an efficient system that will integrate workers, machines and materials to produce a high quality product and service. Other skills include supply chain concepts,
production scheduling and economic analysis. Should thrive to support all the production technique and keep up to date knowledge in it. Concepts in inventory management including Kanban system, inventory replenishment cycles, monitoring and managing the usage of optimal raw materials in the warehouse and reduce inventory cost. Basic understanding of the vacuum forming, rotational molding and CNC manufacturing. Strong time management, aptitude, creative problem solving and quantitative skills are additional qualities of Industrial
Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineer.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Determine and implement efficient
  ways to manufacture and assemble components.
• Perform continuous improvement
  exercises to improve efficiency.
• Design, establish and sustain
  manufacturing production LEAN process and work cells in preparation for
  the work.
• Create and sustain manufacturing
  value streams.
• Create and audit work instructions,
  SOPs and VSMs.
• Design manufacturing floor plans
  presentable to upper management and customers and then implement in
  collaboration with Engineering and Production.
• Support new business initiatives in
  facility design and layout to include in material handling equipment,
  storage and production areas.
• Work collaboratively with
  operations management to develop and execute strategic planning goals.
• Analyze and determine capacity
  planning, productivity rates and staffing requirements with task specific
  productivity standards through time and motion study tools (ergonomic
  tools).
• Investigate new capital equipment
  and advice team on what to purchase defended with ROIs and thoroughly
  collected and analyzed evidence.

SECONDARY DUTIES AS REQUIRED:

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for
  his/her actions.
• Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Reliability- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible- Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s
  conduct.
• Safety
  Awareness- Ability to identify and correct
  conditions that affect employee safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with
hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work conditions consistent with a general office environment. Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment. Standing and walking are frequent and required.