Industrial Engineer

Job Description

Shift: Monday-Friday, 1st shift, 8-5pm
Duration: 12 Months
Pay range: $45.00 Hourly - $45.00 Hourly
Onsite Job

Job Description: Position Summary:

The Industrial Engineer Business Specialist is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a continuous improvement culture in site operations This individual will work closely with the Value Stream Leadership Teams and Engineering Team to identify and prioritize Industrial Engineering initiatives that are aligned with Site business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve continuous improvement processes, practices, and results.
• Ensure projects accurately identify root cause and/or systemic issues and resolve issues using effective countermeasures.
• Partner with Operations to ensure solutions are successfully implemented and are delivering intended results. Take appropriate countermeasures as needed if results are not as expected.
• Identify and pursue synergy opportunities across projects, issues and areas.
• Lead/facilitate projects as required.
• Act as a Role Model Leader, with a positive mindset and a passion to achieve short- term and long-term goals.
• Educate site employees on Industrial engineering theory and application through project work, individual mentoring, formal classroom training, and other methods as beneficial.
• Partner with other Industrial Engineers internally and externally to share best practices.
• Performs all job duties in a safe manner, consistent with the Code of Ethics and the 4-I Values, and follows all ISO standards, Company and site policies and guidelines, and regulatory or statutory requirements.
• Design & develop manufacturing systems for new processes, or revisions to existing processes, working as a team with other Engineering disciplines. This includes cell layouts, ergonomic designs, labor utilization, line balancing, etc.
• Establish operational methods and work standards utilizing knowledge of method analysis, time studies, work sampling and delay studies.
• Develop & implement operator standard work while increasing productivity and reducing bottlenecks to meet production needs. Identify and create opportunities for flow in manufacturing.
• Analyze existing operations and propose improvements. Study people, machine, & equipment capacity and determine & implement actions to improve productivity by optimizing the use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment. Perform complex capacity analyses in a mixed model environment.
• Lead / Participate Kaizen events to establish optimal manufacturing processes, methods and procedures to assure quality and cost effectiveness.
• Provide technical assistance and expertise to manufacturing in problematic situations, striving for data driven process improvements, implementing corrective action and training as required.
• Evaluate, recommend, and participate in selection of equipment for secondary operations, assembly, packing, and material handling operations. Prepare Capital Appropriation Request for related projects.
• Collaborate with Lean PPI Teams, providing assistance as required for implementation of 5S, Lead-time reduction, one-piece flow, optimum plant layout, etc.
• Support Practical Process Improvements (PPI) and Cost Improvement Projects (CIP) as a regular practice in day-to-day operations.
• Monitor adherence to recommended safety procedures and good housekeeping.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing specifications, i.E., Standard Work, Routings, and other related technical input and documentation.
• Assist in planning new facilities and operations.
• Stay current on new process technologies and techniques. Apply these ideas to new and existing processes, as appropriate.
• Provide information and recommendations for various management systems.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering strongly preferred;equivalent applicable work experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies, tools and application.(Co-ops apply)
• 2+ years working experience in a manufacturing environment with ISO quality standards strongly preferred.(Co-ops apply)
• Ability to conduct critical analysis and assessments to develop strategic action plans.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing background
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems through effective application of root cause analysis and countermeasure methodology.
• Experienced in advanced data collection, measuring, analysis, improvement and control. Understands and applies the PDSA cycle.
• Ability to effectively lead project teams through entire improvement cycle, starting with project definition and ending with standardization of solutions.
• Must be able to lead and manage change effectively.
• Strong project management & facilitation skills.
• Experience in teaching through formal sessions as well as individual mentoring.
• Actively models our 4-I Values (Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement).
• Strong Innovation skills.
• Demonstrated learning agility.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to interface & influence effectively at all organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong ability to effectively use judgment and make decisions.
• Excellent prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Has working knowledge of various business functions (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources and Financial).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as required, <10% of the time.
• Working conditions require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and work at a computer station and on manufacturing shop floor.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:
• At least 1 years of experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies, tools and application. (Co-op may apply)
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems through effective application of root cause analysis and countermeasure methodology.
• Experienced in advanced data collection, measuring, analysis, improvement and control. Ability to deliver fact- based decisions and apply a mindset for Lean Management.
• Ability to accurately and quickly assess a situation on the manufacturing floor and determine and implement corrective measures to maintain flow of production.
• Ability to effectively lead project teams through entire improvement cycle, starting with project definition and ending with standardization of solutions.
• Must be able to lead and manage change effectively.
• Strong Innovation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to interface & influence effectively at all organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Strong project management & facilitation skills.
• Excellent prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft
LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.


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Rishant Dubey