Industrial Engineer

• Stability and Growth: As part of the KMC Global family, PRAB is a stable and growing company with a strong future in engineering and manufacturing industrial equipment, including metal scrap conveyors, Metal Chip processing, Fluid recycling, and industrial Process Water and Wastewater treatment.
• Hands-On Innovation: Collaborate with skilled teams to solve real-world challenges for manufacturers worldwide.
• Meaningful Work: Help industrial customers reduce waste, recycle valuable resources, and run more efficiently.
• Career Development: Gain access to leadership mentoring and advancement opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: We support our employees with flexible schedules, paid time off, and a family-first culture.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-sponsored events

Position: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Job :422

# of Openings:1

The Industrial Engineer position is responsible for working with various departmental teams to eliminate waste in production and workflow processes, making sure systems make the best-integrated use of workers, machines, materials, information, and energy. This role is multi-faceted and focuses on both shop floor and office workflow. Focuses include designing and maintaining engineering and production layouts and processes with the purpose of increasing productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring quality standards are maintained.

• Dedication to excellence and quality output
• BS degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• Five years’ minimum experience in mechanical, industrial and/or manufacturing engineering environment or related metal fabrication experience
• Strong working knowledge of metalworking, welding shop practices and systems
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent blueprint reading, GD&T, Tolerancing, Property of Materials, Heat Treating and Foundry know-how
• Advanced knowledge of general computer and AutoCAD software usage, directory structures, product and bill of material structures, manufacturing routings and general knowledge of manufacturing (ERP) software systems

• Promote excellence throughout the department
• Root Cause Analysis/Problem-solving – A3/8D
• Perform Kaizen by facilitating product cost reduction, process efficiency events and systems
• Develop and implement instructions and training for new or old processes
• Liaison between engineering, processing, and manufacturing on product redesign, new product design, implementation, and design modifications
• Assist with process and facility layout changes
• Support CAD file directory administration
• Visual item master administration
• Leadership role facilitating ECR and ECN program
• Reviewing and improving processes, specifications, and related information
• Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste
• Developing and implementing process improvements and technological upgrades
  
  Designing control systems to monitor and minimize costs and production issues
• Developing design and production standards in cooperation with management and user personnel utilizing a cross functional team approach
• Preparing material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs
• Managing process documentation and preparing process control reports
• Create and support ROI analysis for equipment purchases
• Support the SD and SE initiatives
• Internal and customer owned tooling tracking and Preventative Maintenance of jigs/ fixtures, and tooling
• Support the Safety team as needed with focus on shop floor ergonomics
• Training and presentations as required
• Any additional tasks or support as required

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Industry: Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Work That Matters: Global impact. Local pride.

PRAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.