Industrial Engineer

SUMMARY

The Industrial Engineer’s primary focus is optimization of processes that match the tooling, equipment and facility requirements and provide efficient, cost effective production lines that utilize operators and/or robotics in a mold and assembly operation. The Industrial Engineer is also responsible for contributing to the successful launch of MAHLE products and development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects and problem solving processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Development, implementation, and maintenance of Continuous Improvement projects that include: reduction in cycle times, reduction in scrap, the improvement of processes, etc.

• Assist in the education, coaching and mentoring of all employees in lean methodology and leading lean manufacturing initiatives and programs throughout the plant such as work flow improvement, 5S, work station efficiency, etc.

• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.

• Work with program management team members in order to meet new program launch timing. This will include the following:

• Participate in design reviews.

• Lead new program workshop to:

• Develop and implement new line locations and layouts.

• Develop individual producer tasks.

• Ensure plant ergonomic requirements are met.

• Develop flow charts.

• Develop process FMEA’s.

• Develop standard work charts.

• Develop WIP standards.

• Complete capacity analysis documentation for customers.

• Participate in product launch customer visits.

• Complete run at rate documentation.

• Create and enter new work centers, routings, production versions into SAP.

• Review facility utilization (i.e. presses, welders, leak testers, etc.) with production to establish capacity & capital requirements.

• Lead Continuous Improvement workshops for assigned areas.

• Develop and maintain production rates for assembly and Injection mold products.

• Support OEE and electronic reporting system maintenance

• Develop and maintain work centers, routings and production versions in SAP Demonstrates drive and commitment in striving to attain results. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition setting high standards of performance in the pursuit of challenging goals.

• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Experience in plastic molding & assembly preferred.

• Experience in C.A.D. is required.

• 3 to 5 years of related experience.

 

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