Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Location:

Hammond, IN, 46320, United States

As a member of the Lear Hammond Engineering Department, the Industrial Engineer I will be responsible for all plant engineering functions and overall plant operational support.

• Develop implementation strategies for modifications to plant layout (AutoCAD) and production processes.
• Creates panel designs and layouts, bill of materials, and wiring schematics.
• Initiates, implements, and tests change controls to include devising the required corrective actions and process improvements, and manufacturing investigations to both the process and equipment.
• Provides electrical design of automation and control systems from field devices to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms.
• Ensures all designs conform to all applicable codes and regulations such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and GMP.
• Participates in development, testing, and implementation of PLC/SCADA application software for manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
• Provides control engineering support on all commissioning and validation initiatives.
• Defines and generates system requirements and functional specifications.
• Assists in developing control system standards and engineering procedures.
• Determines manpower requirements and modifies work methods.
• Updates labor routings and operation descriptions.
• Designs and/or specifies work fixtures and modifies as required by production.
• Researches and purchases tools and equipment as required.
• Sets labor standards through Time Studies or Most Analysis for existing or future processes.
• Creates various reports as required (i.e., labor reduction plan, etc.).
• Performs cost analysis to determine feasibility of new products or processes.
• Analyzes ergonomic concerns and implements solutions.
• Creates and maintains APQP documents (i.e., PFMEA, PFD, SWI for present & future plant processes).
• Assists with MOE certificate of approval process.
• Manages facility alterations and improvements.
• Learn product requirements and ensure that they are met.
• Solve production problems that arise within an organization.
• Design information as well as manufacturing systems.
• Develop control systems that help in analysis of costs and planning of finances.
• Develop cost efficient processes in the engineering field.
• Monitor the general flow of operations.
• Establish programs of work measurement in order to guarantee fulfillment of targets and deadlines.
• Determine how best to use the work force to achieve maximum productivity.
• Give recommendations on how to improve productivity.
• Communicate with the staff and management on ways of implementing the plans and the recommendations that they come up with.
• Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, WSIB, Human Rights, Employment Standards, and Labor Relations.
• Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed.
• Works safely, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and takes all reasonable measures to protect themselves, co-workers and direct reports.
• Recognizing and understanding the requirements of our internal and external customers and is dedicated to establishing the highest industry standards for quality, value, service & technology.

• Post-Secondary Education or Experiential Equivalency
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and Organization skills.
• Time Management and Prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.

• 3 years’ experience in an Industrial Engineering setting preferably within the manufacturing/automotive industry.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Degree/Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.