Industrial Engineer I

Industrial Engineer I

The Industrial Engineer I uses principles of technology and engineering to eliminate wasteful and inefficient processes in a production environment. Focus on reducing costs, promoting safety, utilizing efficient materials, and saving time and energy. Responsible for analyzing processes, determining areas of improvement, communicating effectively, creating documentation, and implementing training for new procedures.

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

Monitors operations with an eye toward improving productivity and efficiency.

Designs efficient production processes and workflows.

Ensures that processes are designed to ensure that products meet quality standards.

Reduces waste and addresses production issues.

Performs technical troubleshooting including but not limited to PLC's, controls, safety devices, sensors…etc.

Evaluates data to implement technological improvements in production processes.

Fabricates parts when required

Identifies potential locations and determines facility design.

Works with other departments to develop design and production standards.

Designs facility layout and personnel requirements in relation to production operations.

Helps to develop instruction manuals for production personnel.

Ensures that work processes are safe and addresses safety issues and concerns.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical
  - Strong technical math skills to synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills – Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.
• Oral and Written Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification;
  Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Team Work
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Places success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed;
  Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
• Business Acumen
  - Understands business implications of decisions;
  Displays orientation to profitability;
  Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness
  - Works within approved budget;
  Develops and implements cost saving measures;
  Contributes to profits and revenue;
  Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability
  - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Independently capable to prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others;
  Uses time efficiently;
  Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary;
  Sets goals and objectives;
  Develops realistic individual action plans.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.

No Supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• A minimum of 2 to 5 experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering applications
• Proficient in Computer assisted design (CAD)

Computer Skills

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