Job Description

Sr. Industrial Engineer (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

Identify and implement improvements that lead to reduction in manufacturing waste and improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost in line with company goals and objectives. Research and resolve manufacturing problems. Compose and prepare various analyses, estimations, and cost justifications relative to all functions within Industrial Engineering. Mentor and assist in the development of other industrial engineers as well as training and coaching other company teams in lean manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Promote and apply lean tools (5S, kaizen, 7 wastes, value stream mapping).
• Train and coach company staff in lean tools and implementation.
• Participate and facilitate kaizen events and train others on how to facilitate events.
• Measure lean implementation results with data supported metrics.
• Establish production takt times for assembly areas and create production schedules.
• Calculate production manpower requirements. Validate system generated manpower data and present to management.
• Optimize work sequencing and workflow through machines/work centers.
• Create standard manufacturing procedures for critical and high skill operations.
• Conduct workflow, capacity, quantitative, and throughput analyses.
• Establish time study process & data analysis methods for determination of labor hour standards.
• Establish and maintain AutoCAD drawing standards and guidelines for facility layouts.
• Utilize AutoCAD and SketchUp for layouts, line flow and facility models.
• Coordinate implementation of approved facility changes with manufacturing, facilities, production control, quality assurance, and management.
• Prepare drawings indicating flow of people, materials and information.
• Independently execute and promote problem solving techniques that identify root causes and effective solutions.
• Utilize data analysis to make decisions changing production methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage production readiness, launches, and installations of new equipment, processes, or products.
• Provide ROI calculations and cost justifications for capital expenditures.
• Train other Industrial Engineers on essential job functions to prepare them for increased responsibilities and project demands.
• Interface with production operators, middle and upper management, and vendors.
• Keep abreast of latest technologies in Industrial Engineering.
• Perform other related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering required, and seven years industry experience, preferably in aircraft manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer aided design (CAD), Microsoft Project and Office literacy are required to perform the duties of this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to an office environment; and occasionally exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office. Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company's need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

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