The Industrial Engineer (IE) applies engineering principles to plan and design processes in or interfacing with the manufacturing facility. The IE conducts studies in operations to maximize workflow and spatial utilization and promotes workplace safety and facility efficiency. The IE supports the design, machining, assembly, crating, shipping, and receiving, and quality control departments. The IE may lead and direct the work of others
Role and Responsibilities:
- Apply the knowledge of engineering principles to plan and design manufacturing processes.
- Maximize efficiency within the manufacturing facility by analysis of equipment layout, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.
- Review curtainwall designs and machining and assembly requirements and determine the tools and equipment required to maximize manufacturing efficiencies and safety.
- Conduct time studies, collect data, and drive action to identify where non-value-added activities occur.
- Independently identifies process gaps and recommends and implements process improvement.
- Drives process improvement activities to achieve dramatic improvement in the critical business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost.
- Institute changes independently and effectively; Change Agent.
- Read and interpret project submittal drawings and specifications.
- Provide support and coordination to the operations team, factory, and field personnel as needed.
- Use education and company provided training to further develop required skills.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong general computer skills including working knowledge of email, MS Office, and similar software.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor/SolidWorks.
- Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (TAKT time, KANBAN, PDCA, cell designs).
- Experience with Process mapping and value stream mapping.
- Strong spatial aptitude.
- Experience leading teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to sit, work, collaborate on a computer as needed.
- Ability to stand for periods of time as needed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in industrial engineering or related field required.
- 0-3 years related experience required.
- Continuous Improvement background a plus.
- Six Sigma Certification preferred.
New Hudson Facades is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
