Industrial Engineer

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Full Time Hudson, OH, US

Job Description

About KELTEC

Powering Reliability. Driving Performance. Building Careers.

At KELTEC, we are more than a filtration company. We are a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and industry experts dedicated to helping our customers keep their operations running. Since 1982, KELTEC has designed, manufactured, and distributed high-quality filtration and component solutions that support critical industrial systems around the world. Our products serve compressed air, air treatment, hydraulics, refrigeration, gas, and vacuum applications, helping customers maximize uptime and reduce operating costs.

Headquartered in Northeast Ohio, KELTEC has grown into a leading manufacturer with multiple fulfillment centers, manufacturing operations, and a global customer base. We combine OEM-equivalent quality, engineering expertise, and outstanding customer service to deliver reliable solutions that customers can trust.

Summary:

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. This position supports continuous improvement initiatives, capacity planning, labor utilization, workflow optimization, and cost reduction efforts throughout the facility. The Industrial Engineer will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to identify opportunities for process enhancement and implement sustainable solutions that drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is analytical, hands‑on, and thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and production methods to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard work, labor standards, routings, process flows, and work instructions.
• Conduct time studies and work measurement analyses to establish production benchmarks and labor requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Evaluate facility layouts and material flow to improve productivity, reduce waste, and maximize space utilization.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce cycle times.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production and operational data to drive data-based decision-making.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, quality, and labor utilization.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to resolve process-related issues and improve overall manufacturing performance.
• Support new product introductions by developing efficient manufacturing processes and production plans.
• Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for operational and quality issues.
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements, automation opportunities, or capital investments.
• Participate in cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for operational savings.
• Support ergonomic assessments and workplace safety improvements.
• Create and maintain process documentation, value stream maps, and workflow diagrams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic improvement initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Travel as necessary (limited).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Years of Supervisory
  
  Experience:
  
  None.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience conducting time studies, labor analysis, and workflow assessments; knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies; experience with ERP systems (Net Suite preferred); proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint); strong data analysis skills with advanced Excel capabilities; experience with process mapping and workflow documentation tools; familiarity with…