Industrial Engineer

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining a manufacturing/process strategy, including equipment selection and maintenance, plant layout, tooling and operator training, in a collaborative and cross functional manner. The position is responsible for initiating and driving continuous improvement (Kaizen and lean manufacturing) to ensure key safety, quality, service and cost goals are met.

• Lead and or support R3 Safety Events.
• Support creation of Behavioral Based Safety Observation (BBSO) assessment standards.

• Perform economic and feasibility studies for new processes, equipment, systems and methods.
• Provide project leadership and guidance on new equipment or processes introduction.
• Process Improvement
• Prepare plant, department, and work cell layouts to maximize space utilization, material flow and safety.
• Prepare, implement and follow-up on line balances and methods improvements to insure effective cost reductions in labor and material.

• Utilize qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis to identify, understand and control the critical few factors effecting key problems.
• Provide engineering assistance on the shop floor.

• Define, write, install and review necessary manufacturing procedures. Provide guidelines for training personnel in their procedures and participate in training.
• Lead and or support Kaizen Events.

• Perform make/buy analysis for components as appropriate.
• Lead Pilot runs on new products.
• Perform first piece inspections on new and modified parts.
• Process Engineer to Order (ETO) orders for SAP – routers, BOM, material records, etc..
• Provide feedback to design engineers during /as a result of pilot/first article builds and inspections.

• Originate & process engineering changes.
• Support engineering requests from product engineering.
• Correct Bills of Materials/Routers/Drawings when necessary.
• Flatten Routers for products when necessary.
• Review alternative product materials and assembly construction.

• Demonstrate proficiency with current generally accepted industrial engineering methods and techniques.
• Develop jigs and tools in coordination with Tool Room for special operations.
• Develop inspection and test methods.
• Provide CNC programming support as needed.
• Provide Technical support for advanced manufacturing systems such as robotics, automation, printing and measuring systems.
• Communication
• Lead and participate in effective meetings, working and training sessions to ensure employee engagement.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Proficiency in CAD, preferably AutoCAD & Solid Edge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency in SAP
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Lighting products manufacturing and application