Position Summary

As an Industrial / Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will work to support the entire
Seneca Falls Operations site and other CI team members to identify defects or waste in the
production process through Flow Analysis, Simulation, Value Stream Maps, and other tools
and then devise improved methods to sustainably improve process capabilities.

Essential Responsibilities

Key objectives:
• In this meaningful role, you will have the opportunity to apply Industrial Engineering
and Lean concepts to improve product and information flow, reduce inventory, meet
customer delivery, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and reduce costs
• Lead and/or participate in project teams to apply Industrial Engineering tools to
yield process and flow improvements with the purpose of reducing cost, growing
capacity, or reducing complexity
• Implement Lean fundamental concepts such as value stream mapping and layout
concepts for flow and pull to implement continuous flow
Essential Job Functions:
• Assist in gap analysis and analyzation of complex factory operations and supply
chains to determine optimum configurations to help execute the strategic vision for
the SFO lean transformation utilizing Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Ensure facility efficiency and workplace safety.
• Facilitate the planning and implementation of workplace flow & layout
improvements according to Industrial and Lean Engineering concepts
• Responsible for evaluating and recommending new technologies or more efficient
manufacturing process to support new and existing product lines touching on plan
for every part, SMED, TPM, OEE, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Factory etc.
• Lead projects of small to large scope and impact to meet customer expectations
including leading Kaizen events (schedule meetings, handle any follow up and hand
over to ops leaders upon completion) and other events on factory
transformation using DMAIC methodology
• Perform cost evaluations and justification analysis; evaluate systems, methods,
human factors, workflow, and other opportunities for productivity improvement
• Develop and execute lean and continuous improvement plans and projects;
including requirements, deliverables, resources, timing and risks
• Communicate ideas and project status clearly and professionally through graphic
and written media, and oral presentations. Provide necessary documentation of
activities, results, assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of and expertise in the latest developments in the areas of
Industrial and Lean Engineering; define their applicability to Goulds Pumps; develop
and apply these systems and technologies through successful projects
• Responsible for the accuracy of work performed; take a can-do approach to ensure
quality of work
• Serve as a technical coach for peers/customers as required
• Perform cycle time and bottleneck analyses.
• Develop and improve work methods.
• Interact with production management on all matters relating to productivity and
utilization..
• Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to expand job knowledge and
skills repertoire.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US
citizenship or permanent green card status.

Position Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing
related functions in machining/assembly environment in a high mix low volume
facility working as an industrial or manufacturing engineer.
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals, lean concepts (such as Six Sigma
or other Continuous Improvement methodologies), practices, and tools is required
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Industrial/Systems/Manufacturing Engineering degree
preferred.
• Experience improving material and product flow in operations, connecting flow in
operations
• Understand facility constraints such as space, machine capacity, materials
movement, and utilities
• Must have strong interpersonal / relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of metal machining and assembly functions in a
high mix low volume manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Must be familiar with ISO processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles.
• Capability to develop a project plan and to manage a project to completion.
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proficiency in English
• Must be comfortable working within a union environment
• Must be a US citizen or have permanent green card status

Equal Pay Act Range

83,000 - 124,000