Industrial Engineer II

Overview

Since 1948, Follett Products, LLC, has led the industry in designing and manufacturing high-quality, innovative ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the food service and healthcare industries.

Follett currently has an opportunity for an Industrial Engineer II to join our team.

Follett’s robust benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan with company match, bonus opportunity, and much more.

The Industrial Engineer II is responsible for designing, establishing, and improving manufacturing systems, and establishing and maintaining labor standards. This role also includes managing capacity planning, resource utilization and efficiency metrics; and developing and maintaining process documentation. The Industrial Engineer II is also responsible for participating in continuous product and process improvement activities, and representing the interests of manufacturing on cross-functional product development teams.

• Develop manufacturing methods to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Review production schedules, design specifications and related information to provide engineering support for the production teams.
• Analyze product or component design concepts to assess manufacturing feasibility.
• Use 3D CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD preferred) to develop and communicate assembly fixture concepts and 2D work cell layouts.
• Develop work cell designs that optimize equipment and material layout.
• Recommend design approaches considering customer specifications, product or component performance requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Support the development of qualification test plans and procedures to assure the performance and reliability of assembled products.
• Direct the Model Shop to fabricate and assemble prototypes and test setups.
• Provide product introduction training for the production teams.
• Provide time and resource estimates to meet project objectives.
• Provide technical and progress reports as required.
• Apply statistical methods to develop manufacturing processes and establish quality and reliability objectives. Minitab experience is preferred.
• Maintain labor standards to define staff requirements and production standards.
• Establish and maintain process documentation.
• Coordinate activities to resolve production issues, ensure product quality, and manage cost.
• Recommend methods to improve utilization of equipment, personnel, material, and utilities.
• Select, justify, purchase, install, and validate capital equipment required for new or improved manufacturing processes. Train production and maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical support for other Follett departments as required.
• Analyze, understand and implement industry best practices.
• Support the engineering change process.
• Represent the manufacturing organization in meetings to plan and coordinate work.
• Plan and manage large, complex manufacturing projects.
• Accomplish simultaneous projects. Resolve conflicting project requirements and priorities.
• Conduct on-site technical visits. Review and evaluate equipment, processes, and systems.
• Know and follow corporate procedures and policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience of 3+ years in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and kaizen is preferred.
• Experience on cross-functional product development teams.
• Team leadership experience.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products.
• Detailed ERP system knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Occasional lifting of no more than 25 pounds.

• Moderate travel, approximately 10%, as required to perform job duties.
• Requirements include travel between Follett business locations and to attend meetings or training outside the company as requested.

Follett Products, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.