Industrial Engineer - Level 1

Purpose, Scope, Organization

The Industrial Engineer Level - 1 will create, develop, and implement efficient manufacturing systems, reducing costs while maintaining standards of operations. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities 

The Industrial Engineer Level - 1 responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with other site personnel (MFG, Quality, Purchasing and Planning, Engineering) to design cost-effective manufacturing layouts while factoring in ergonomics for new and existing product lines.
• Works with other departments to improve design and production standards.
• Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods and trends and in technology and equipment; applies this knowledge to maintain the organization’s competitive edge.
• Identifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; researches and recommends solutions. 
• Train, coach, mentor and oversee manufacturing personnel in best practices and standard operating procedures, in coordination with the area supervisor.
• Ensure processes are designed to meet quality standards; investigates quality defects during the manufacturing process to reduce and eliminate quality defects and improve process capability.
• Implements methods and modifications to reduce production costs; analyze and evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize operations. 
• Conduct time and motion studies and recommend changes for productivity improvement.
• Develops and maintains management information, planning, metrics, and control systems.
• Any other duties assigned by supervision.

Job Requirements

This position requires in-depth knowledge of all areas of responsibility. He or she must be organized, articulate, forthright, work well under pressure and have a positive communications style. Must have a thorough understanding of ergonomics and applicable industry standards. Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to manage, and lead to completion, multiple projects simultaneously.

Education / Technical: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.

Experience: Entry level 

Travel: Limited

Promotion Criteria to Assembly Technician - Level 2

1. At least 2.5 years development as an Industrial Engineer – Level 1. 
2. Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives (lean, workflow, manufacturing efficiency).
3. Satisfactory job performance ratings across all job performance criteria.