Industrial Engineer- Independence, KS

  • Independence, KS
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Cost Reduction
Product Optimization
KPI
Training
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Integration
Management
Value Stream Mapping
Network
Mapping
Gap Analysis
Restructuring
Workflow
Capacity Management
Modeling
SAP
AutoCAD
CATIA
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Attention To Detail
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Process Improvement
Lean Methodology
Manufacturing
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Job Details

JOB SUMMARY:

The Industrial Engineer position comprises a balance of technical expertise in data/metric analysis with a strategic drive to create customer value through process improvements, cost reduction and product improvement

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key organizational resource, requiring daily interaction with all levels of the organization in which you support

Provide timely and relevant metrics to VSM and Director

Active participation in identifying production flow issues stemming from work sequencing, task/line balancing, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training

Create and automate delivery of KPIs such as Efficiency, DCI & Overtime .

Application of standard hours through use of appropriate models, tools and methods to assure time standards are appropriately applied to produce new parts/assemblies

Develop learning curves and actual hour projections for new programs; analyze actual performance and makes necessary process improvement recommendations

Analyze and makes recommendations regarding production facility arrangements for improvements to production capacity, manufacturing flow, new model incorporation, and strategic work transitions; maintains current production area layouts and equipment locations per defined process standards

Analyze and solve production flow issues stemming from sequence of work, balance of tasks, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training

Gather, analyze, and summarizes production process data for their use in valuing and prioritizing process continuous improvement opportunities; utilize Lean/CI methodologies to lead, implement, and track improvements

Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing

Control and management of work center configuration settings for SAP Capacity Planning

Assist in the preparation of cost development model

Value stream mapping, network mapping and associated gap analysis

Implement methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.

Utilize Simulation modeling software to identify and alleviate capacity constraints and improve product cycle times

Provide Capacity Planning and Headcount modeling to assist in identifying pending gaps in manpower and associated resources

Software p roficiency in SAP, AutoCad, Microsoft Office (Excel & Access), Simulation software

Intermediate knowledge and use of CATIA, Coding and Programming software.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relative field

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop positive relationships and influence across all levels of the organization is essential.
  • Effective presenter with demonstrated experience pulling together concepts and solutions in a succinct and clear manner
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-disciplined environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Independently identify and lead significant impact projects and programs. Identify areas of need, recommend and guide company process improvement strategies
  • Demonstrated analytical and practical problem solving/process improvement experience and familiar with the Lean Tool Set application
  • Bias for action and ability to shift processes and priorities quickly
  • High intellectual horsepower to quickly bring together concepts, data, and manufacturing practices
  • Stays up to date with technology and changes in the industry to ensure that new opportunities are incorporated into existing processes.
  • Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Office software, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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