Jr. Industrial Engineer - First shift (6 to 8 months)

Job Description

Job Description

What You will Do:

Time Studies

• Conduct stopwatch or video-based time studies on all operations in the target cell(s).
• Break down each operation into elements, calculate cycle times, and compare against takt time.
• Document operator balance charts, Yamazumi charts, and standard work combination sheets.

Pitch Walks / Cell Audits

• Perform daily/weekly “pitch walks” (Gemba-style audits) of each production cell.
• Verify presence and condition of: tools, materials, production packets, gages, visual aids, kanban, 5S standards, etc.
• Observe operator adherence to current standard work.

Issue Identification, Fix, and Escalation

• Log every issue found during time studies and pitch walks.
• Immediately fix low-effort issues on the spot (e.g., relocate tools, restock materials, correct mislabeled gages).
• Escalate higher-impact or cross-functional issues to Client leadership with recommended actions.

Issue Consolidation & Pareto Analysis

• Consolidate all issues into a central location (e.g., shared Excel/SharePoint tracker or A3 form).
• Categorize by type, frequency, and impact (time lost, quality risk, safety, etc.).
• Create and maintain a live Pareto chart to prioritize top issues.

Implement Fixes

• Lead or support implementation of the prioritized fixes.
• Use PDCA or A3 methodology where appropriate.
• Verify effectiveness with follow-up time studies and pitch walks.

What You Will Bring:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 0-3 years prior relevant experience.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing component trouble-shooting experience.
• LEAN manufacturing experience. 
• Experience with equipment and factory layouts. 
• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.  
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.

Pay Range: $20-$25 per hour

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

This role is considered an on-site position located in  Troy, OH

• 1st shift hours: 7AM – 3PM (Weekdays)
• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel requirements: Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required.

Citizenship requirement: Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required. 

Company Description

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

Company Description

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.\r\n\r\nWe are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.