Industrial Engineer

About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and-operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813.

Assess production requirements and use technical methods, measurements and models to determine ways to reduce waste, reduce costs, improve quality, and improve overall performance of manufacturing and information systems.

Improve processes and initiate culture of continuous improvement and waste reduction.

Review and apply established statistical methods and perform time studies and data analysis to create accurate estimates of standard labor hour requirements on our manufactured components.

Prioritize and help resolve production issues. Recommend process changes that improve quality, productive yield, efficiency and safety in manufacturing operations.

Keep abreast of the latest techniques in industrial engineering and manufacturing. Work in conjunction with all staff to pursue new opportunities for improvement through Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Develop and implement corrective action plan to reduce setup time, manufacturing lead time and process time of manufactured products.