Industrial Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client, a Detroit MI-based automotive manufacturer is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Kansas City, KS.

Summary:
The main function of an Industrial Engineer is to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics, and material flow, cost analysis and production coordination. A typical Industrial Engineer is tasked with increasing productivity through the management of people, methods of business organization and technology.

Responsibilities:
* Review statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and set quality and reliability objectives of the finished product
* Review and approve manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization
* Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities to management
* Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards
* Create and implement quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost
* Review and submit production cost and effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control
* Review operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to assign worker functions and responsibilities
* Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status
* Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
* 8-10 years of experience required
* Creativity, verbal, and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability
* Team player and detail oriented
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
* Strong ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations
* Strong knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
* Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
* Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as MS Visual Basic, MS Project, and ABAQUS

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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