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Industrial Engineer

The Industrial Engineer position comprises a balance of technical expertise in data/metric analysis with a strategic drive to create value through process improvements, cost reduction, and product improvement. The Industrial Engineer is instrumental in achieving operational excellence through innovation, development, evaluation, and implementation of superior methods and systems. The Industrial Engineer will partner with leadership throughout the organization to understand their business needs and put them in the best position for success by delivering robust continuous improvement plans.

Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of automation opportunities across molding, assembly, machining, material handling, and secondary operations to improve safety, throughput, and cost competitiveness

Act as a change agent for digital transformation, promoting a data-driven culture and training teams on new automated and connected manufacturing technologies

Serve as the plant technical owner for Industry 4.0 initiatives, including data connectivity, machine monitoring, and digital workflows that enable real-time visibility into production performance

Partner with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and Quality to integrate equipment, sensors, and control systems with existing manufacturing execution, maintenance, and reporting platforms

Develop and standardize digital work instructions, automated data capture, and electronic production reporting to reduce manual inputs and improve data accuracy

Support capital investment planning by building automation business cases, including ROI analysis, payback modeling, and risk assessment

Drive continuous improvement through the use of manufacturing data analytics, identifying trends, constraints, and opportunities for process optimization

Support new program launches by ensuring automation readiness, scalable cell design, and alignment with future-state manufacturing strategy

Develop and implement Machine Operator Training Program.

Work actively on continuous improvement projects that involve the entire organization such as Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing and Visual Recorder.

Work with Manufacturing and all other facets of the organization to improve all ergonomic conditions on presses and machinery, while anticipating/evaluating hazardous conditions by identifying them prior to accident occurrence.

Coordinate Safety initiatives and lead Company to resolution on environmental, health and safety issues.

Provide guidance for packaging engineering methods and standards on a daily basis. Work with customers to define standard packs and returnable packaging. Work with customers to define and develop alternative packaging.

Bachelor's Degree (B.A./or two to four years of related experience and/or training; Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX or equivalent) for layout design, automation cell concepts, tooling fixtures, and process documentation

Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial controls, with the ability to interface effectively with OEMs, integrators, and maintenance teams for troubleshooting and system optimization

Experience developing or supporting automated manufacturing cells, including robotics, conveyors, vision systems, or automated assembly equipment

Strong understanding of industrial networks and data connectivity to support machine integration and data capture

Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control narratives

Familiarity with manufacturing data systems such as MES, machine monitoring platforms, CMMS, or ERP integrations

Experience with capital equipment specification, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation

Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with manufacturing data analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, or similar preferred)

Exposure to robot programming or structured automation programming standards

Understanding of cybersecurity considerations in connected manufacturing environments

Language Skills:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Century Mold offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes annual bonus, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, HSA contributions, and medical, dental and vision plans.

Century Mold is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal consideration to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Century Mold offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by contacting the Human Resources Department.