Industrial Engineer

Description

The Industrial Engineer supports efficient, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing of electric motors by improving production processes, labor utilization, material flow, and quality performance. This role is hands‑on and plant‑focused, working closely with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams in a small manufacturing environment.

Electro Craft, Inc. provides application‑engineered specialty fractional‑horsepower motor and motion control products. Under the hood, Electrocraft motion systems power critical components of some of the world's most innovative products in medical equipment, robotics, industrial automation, agriculture, and lab equipment. Some of our innovative products include DC motors, gear motors, linear actuators, and motor drives. With facilities and customers around the globe, Electro Craft provides advanced precision solutions with the highest reliability and lowest total cost of ownership, which is why it is trusted by both the largest brands and the newest cutting‑edge companies.

• Industrial Process Engineering:
• Analyze production workflow to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions.
• Support optimization of winding, stator/rotor assembly, balancing, impregnation, and testing operations.
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, and ergonomic assessments.
• Equipment and Manufacturing Support:
• Lead installation, commissioning, and validation of new machinery or automation lines.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate with maintenance to resolve downtime issues.
• Ensure proper integration of automated systems with existing production processes.
• Quality and Compliance:
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure process capability, defect reduction, and scrap control.
• Contribute to root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA) for equipment‑or process‑related issues.
• Ensure all automation and electrical systems comply with safety standards.

• Proficiency with PLC programming
• Experience with robotics (FANUC, ABB, etc.) or automated assembly cells.
• Familiarity with CAD (Solid Works/AutoCAD) for layouts and fixture design.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Knowledge of motor manufacturing processes is a plus (magnetization, winding, testing, etc.).

• Problem‑solving & Critical Thinking:
  Capable of analyzing complex manufacturing and design challenges, diagnosing root causes, and developing effective solutions
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy:
  Meticulous in interpreting and producing technical drawings, models, and documentation to ensure precision and consistency.
• Excellent Communication (Verbal and Written):
  Comfortable articulating technical concepts clearly across cross‑functional teams.
• Team Collaboration & Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Works seamlessly with production, quality, R&D, supply chain, and management teams—building trust, rapport, and shared success.
• Adaptability & Flexibility:
  Welcomes changing project requirements, evolving technologies, and dynamic manufacturing environments.
• Strategic Review:
  Conducts design reviews, risk assessments, and ensures compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Mindset:
  Implements process improvements, cost‑saving strategies, and waste reduction initiatives to boost production efficiency and output.
• Understands cost drivers in manufacturing (labor, scrap, downtime, throughput, materials).
• Aligns engineering decisions with company goals and operational strategy.
• Awareness of production scheduling, inventory impacts, and supply chain considerations.
• Empathy & Patience:
  Provide thoughtful, respectful support to users with varying technical skill levels.
• Professionalism:
  Represent the Industrial and Automation Engineer function with integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.
• Build trust with others through own authenticity and follow‑through on commitments.
• Values and supports diversity in the workplace.
• Ensures thorough familiarity with company policies and…