Industrial Engineer
Job Summary:
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods and operational processes. This role will research, recommend, and implement changes to production processes, methods, and controls to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. Additionally, the Industrial Engineer will support manufacturing launches for new and revised products by analyzing workflow, capacity utilization, space requirements, material flow, and equipment layouts to maximize efficiency. The Industrial Engineer will improve existing processes, develop innovative solutions, and help eliminate waste and unnecessary labor costs across enterprise locations.
Job Description:
- Analyze production and business processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, quality concerns, and opportunities to improve throughput.
- Collect, validate, and interpret operational data; build clear reports, dashboards, and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, capacity analysis, process mapping, and facility or workstation layout reviews.
- Support continuous-improvement initiatives using methods such as Lean, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and root-cause analysis.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, labor standards, and performance metrics.
- Partner with frontline employees and cross-functional teams to test, implement, and sustain process changes.
- Assist with cost-benefit analysis, project planning, risk assessment, and measurement of project results.
- Help evaluate material flow, staffing, equipment utilization, inventory levels, ergonomics, and workplace safety.
- Present findings and project updates in a clear, concise manner to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Participate in new equipment, product, technology, or process introductions as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None