Industrial Engineer III, Continuous Improvement

** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** Summary
* * The Industrial Engineer III, Continuous Improvement is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and project management capabilities to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This role involves collaborating with internal and external teams to develop and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies.
** Position Responsibilities
*** Analyze existing production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and potential areas for improvement.
* Experience with ramping up production volumes from low initial rates to higher volume full rate productions with demonstrated success.
* Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
* Implement and manage lean application development at site level, including but not limited to training on lean tools, assessments, and site development action plans.
* Generate value stream maps, identify opportunities for improvement, manage improvement plan.
* Develop capacity models for new and current production processes. Analyze and maintain models after improvements.

Experience with Digital Twin Simulation software for modeling, scenario management, and optimization of factory processes.
* Develop and execute the strategy for visual management and real-time data display across the manufacturing facility, aligning with overall business objectives and strategies. Standardize the visual reporting practices and ensure consistency across all production lines and shifts.
* Analyze KPI trends and provide actionable insights to management and floor supervisors to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability by empowering teams to use data to make decisions and take action.
* Analyze existing production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and potential areas for improvement.
* Experience with ramping up production volumes from low initial rates to higher volume full rate productions with demonstrated success.
* Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
* Implement and manage lean application development at site level, including but not limited to training on lean tools, assessments, and site development action plans.
* Generate value stream maps, identify opportunities for improvement, manage improvement plan.
* Develop capacity models for new and current production processes. Analyze and maintain models after improvements.

Experience with Digital Twin Simulation software for modeling, scenario management, and optimization of factory processes.
* Develop and execute the strategy for visual management and real-time data display across the manufacturing facility, aligning with overall business objectives and strategies. Standardize the visual reporting practices and ensure consistency across all production lines and shifts.
* Analyze KPI trends and provide actionable insights to management and floor supervisors to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability by empowering teams to use data to make decisions and take action.
* Other duties as assigned
** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
*** Bachelor’s degree required in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
* Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred.
* 5-8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Advanced understanding in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
* Ability to work at a minimum of 80% of the time on the production floor.
* Experience with simulation software (e.g., SIMIO) and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Solid Works).
* Displays strong initiative, drive to accomplish goals, and meet company objectives.
* Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past deliverables.
* Ability to prototype and iterate on visual designs.
* Experience with 3D printing software, equipment, and…