Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ? and your career. We power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you're ready for something bigger ? more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ? we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for people like you.

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Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer to work in the Corporate Process Improvement Engineering team in North Mankato, MN! This opportunity provides the challenge of working directly with various Taylor companies in optimizing production processes utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your Responsibilities:

Effectively participate in a collaborative team atmosphere working with production leaders, peers, and stakeholders across the enterprise on continuous improvement projects such as improving efficiency, throughput, cost savings, and quality resulting in ROI through the utilization of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.

With emphasis toward working the DMAIC approach, function as the continuous improvement project lead on these initiatives from start to finish.

Develop new concepts from the initial design research and development into feasibility studies to determine if concepts can function as intended.

Utilize the Lean Six Sigma approach to map out the current state situation and work to justify an effective future state plan resulting in ROI. These efforts will require fundamental working knowledge in tools such as VSM, From-to-Charts, Relationship Charts, Spaghetti diagrams, Cost Analysis, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, 5 whys, 5s, 8 deadly wastes of manufacturing, and more.

Utilize statistical and quality tools as applicable such as: FMEA/PFMA, Gage R&R, Control Charts, SPC, Cpk, DOE, Pareto Charts, Histograms, Regression Analysis, fishbone cause and effect diagrams (5 M's).

Participate in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.

You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited programs in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ years of experience working in manufacturing industry with some experience working on continuous improvement initiatives with knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Experience delivering executive-level presentations, both virtually (Teams) and in person
• Demonstrated success delivering projects with measurable ROI or financial impact
• Highly self-directed, with a "hunter" mindset for identifying high-impact opportunities
• Experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Strong statistical knowledge - especially as it applies to a manufacturing industry and quality control
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel - approximately up to 30%. Travel requirements are primarily local within the Mankato area as well as other facilities within Minnesota and the US

We Would Also Prefer:

Knowledge of Printing and Fulfillment industry experience

Experience leading cross-functional teams and owning project outcomes

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employees.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world's most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future - and your career. Join more than a company - become part of a family.

Imagine a company whose core purpose is to create opportunity and security for its employees. That's us, that's Taylor.

If you're ready for something bigger - more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth - we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for people like you.