Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Engineer (Lean Focus) _*Must reside within 50 miles of the business location*_ GENERAL DESCRIPTION This position is responsible for leading the company initiative for a continuous improvement culture.
This person will act as a central resource for lean manufacturing/continuous improvement and will assist with day-to-day production support and advances.
SUMMARY This person is responsible for the managing and implementation of the company vision with regards to all activities for a lean production directive.
This includes productivity and safety advantages, workplace environment, and implementation of ideas.
A technical background combined with strong interpersonal management skills is needed.
This position will interact with all areas of the business.
This includes but is not limited to engineering, marketing/sales, production, and supply chain management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop principal work standards and workflow balancing for optimized productivity.
* Improve processes to achieve product quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
* Execute LEAN manufacturing techniques and thought processes.
* Optimize workflow and cell designs and introduce cost-effective automation for productivity and safety advantages.
* Understand Anthropometric and Ergonomic design criteria for improvement of work areas and processes to fit the employee safely.
* Work with manufacturing engineering to design machines and tools for new products or processes.
* Plan, execute and manage projects to completion with regards to continuous improvement.
* Develop and sustain employee training and development on lean concepts.
* Develop measurement systems supporting lean manufacturing directive.
* Perform value stream mapping exercises to determine business improvement areas.
* Develop and implement project plans to achieve a desired future state.
* Plan and monitor related budgets and capital spending objectives.
* Perform accurate ROI analysis for planned expenditures and be able to submit status reports to management for any approved related expenditures.
* Identify, track and execute cost reduction strategies for process improvements.
* Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
REQUIRED SKILLS * Ability to understand production processes and operations.
* Ability to understand and lead implementation of automation/robotics options.
* Ability to understand all the quality and safety guidelines.
* Work towards increasing the efficiency of the manufacturing system.
* Ability to analyze manufacturing data and propose changes leading to higher efficiency.
* Must be a team player and understand the motivation of others in a lean environment.
* Self-motivated to implement goals with little supervision.
* Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills needed to interact with all areas of business and customers.
* Strong analytical & technical skills are needed for all product support activities.
* Multi-tasking skills are required to manage multiple projects and various project activities.
* Highly hands-on and strong mechanical aptitude needed.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * A BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
* Minimum of 3 years with proven experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing initiatives in a production environment is preferred.
* Work experience with implementation of adaptable robotics/automation should be demonstrated.
* Certification in Lean Manufacturing is desired.
* Must be computer proficient.
The ability to use ACAD and Solid Works is ideal.
* Understanding of sheet metal fabrication preferred, but not required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $60,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 3 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * Manufacturing facility Ability to commute/relocate: * Mercer, PA 16137: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * Lean manufacturing: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person