Industrial Engineer

• Plan and direct activities concerned with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Conduct the necessary time studies to ensure that labor standards remain accurate and up to date.
• Develop work elements and establish takt times for all processes/work elements in the manufacturing process.
• Continuously identify areas where cost savings can be achieved through labor reduction or process improvements.
• Maintain up to date drawings for manufacturing facilities.
• Plan and develop facility layouts for future business and/or expansion.
• Conduct the necessary studies and provide the required information on new manufacturing facilities.
• Develop the proper methodology for container movement within the dock area, warehouse, and within the manufacturing plant.
• Approves packaging designs that adhere to ergonomic guidelines and ensures proper line presentation.
• Ensures all process design and development activities optimize manufacturability through DFM/DFA analysis, and cross-functional team feasibility studies.
• Development of equipment plan by considering value added labor content, appropriate automation level, ergonomics and human factors, operator and line balance, storage and buffer inventory levels.
• Support manufacturing by effectively addressing all process related issues.
• Training of production associates and quality engineers for new/ changed processes and process controls.

What Do We Expect From You:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extensive knowledge of Kaizan and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge in various assembly processes and how material flows in and out of the process.
• Knowledge of machine design, sensors, pneumatics, electrical, and machine controls.
• Ability to conduct time studies on assembly processes and the knowledge to interpret the results to make sound decisions.
• Knowledge in various types of packaging containers and material.
• Knowledge in quantifying financial information.
• Knowledge in ergonomics and human movement as they relate to processes, material flow, and packaging.
• Understanding of laws and safety regulations and how they affect operators and equipment.
• Understanding of logistics, warehouse flow, and transportation of material. (Domestic and International)
• Knowledge of various facility designs along with all the mechanical and electrical systems within a facility.
• CAD skills and knowledge.
• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.
• Ability to work with customers on various proposals.
• Must be fluent in English