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Industrial Engineer

KONE
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Aug 2024

About the role

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient, and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. 

JOB OVERVIEW

As an Industrial Engineer, this role is responsible for maintaining and developing current industrial engineering methods and run development projects. This role also ensures development projects and actions are completed on-time, within budget, and as per the set goals. Industrial Engineer is accountable for identifying improvement opportunities through analyzing manufacturing data sets, flow and through frequent communication with factory by using LEAN Six Sigma methodology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Industrial Engineer

  • Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and recommends methods, technology for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.

  • Analyze and develop manufacturing processes to drive and following up manufacturing targets (Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Cost) and actions on unit level through safe, innovative and competitive processes.

  • Provide engineering service and advice to industrial engineering activities; design FLOW standards by using LEAN methodology, define production methods, technology, factory layout, line level layout, material replenishment and material utilization with the goal of improving overall operations efficiency

  • Define Process FMEA base of flow.

  • Execute Manufacturing development action, CAPEX in line with global manufacturing strategy.

  • Support NPCI and change management in unit.

  • Understand specific client needs or technical specifications, parts drawings, and other engineering data to develop new techniques and estimate time requirements for each step and total cost of the project.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical)

  • 2-3 years electrical or engineering experience

  • Knowledge & experience of industrial equipment and machinery

  • Knowledge of common manufacturing methods and processes

  • Knowledge of industrial engineering systems and tools

  • Project management skills and experience

  • Experience of construction industry and industrial relations management

  • Understand the principles of Lean and Six Sigma

About KONE

We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation: 

  • We value your authentic self. 

  • Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values.

  • Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

  • Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 

  • We care about the communities where we live and work. 

Some of our many benefits include:

  • Competitive salary 

  • Flexible work schedule 

  • Opportunities to learn and grow.

  • Matching 401K 

  • Pension plan 

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family 

  • Paid holidays and paid time off 

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your

Company

KONE

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