Industrial Engineer

Job Title:

Industrial Engineer

Job Description:

The Role:

Candidate will be responsible for developing industrial engineering methods in the areas of factory layout and capacity. Working closely with process engineering and manufacturing, the Industrial Engineer will create and validate capacity models for every equipment type. The candidate will be primarily responsible to support corporate objectives of on-time delivery and productivity improvement

In this role you will:

Maintain and update master data in ERP system, MES and capacity models to aid production

Immediately drive Manufacturing Lead Time reduction projects

Candidate will lead and implement projects to improve operational efficiency and deliver savings which support corporate objectives of on-time delivery, productivity, scrap reduction, etc.

Work with teams to identify problems, analyze information and develop and implement process solutions

Time study critical (bottleneck) processes and build capacity models

Time study all processes and build capacity models for essential equipment’s (bottleneck and SPOF)

Develop and validate a capacity models to predict equipment quantities to meet technology ramps

Facilitate the timely and successfully transfer of demand between capacity constrained plants

Develop Value Stream Maps to improve material, process and communication flows

Support the implementation of lean manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training and employee involvement

Responsible for design of manufacturing processes, layouts of manufacturing plants, tools, jigs, and assembly lines

Support and manage KPI’s (Key Performance Indicator) for operations

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:

Excellent communication skills to clearly communicate ideas to all levels within the organization

Ability to lead teams and implement projects through continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma (DMAIC) with hands-on application - engaging floor practitioner

Experience in leading and implementing Lean systems at the plant level (e.g. 6S, Kaizen events, line balancing, Kanban systems, and Value Stream Mapping)

Experience with time and motion studies

Experience with capacity modelling

Experience with ERP system (SAP) is a plus

Routinely works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and valuation criteria for obtaining results

Experience in Advanced MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Experience with production planning and scheduling is a plus

Minimally a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline; Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical with applicable experience.

Minimally 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing with demonstrated success in yield improvement and rework/waste reduction

Ideal candidate will have experience with Solidworks and/ or AutoCAD

Experience with designing equipment layout and work flow

Experience with cleanroom facilities is beneficial

Your success will be measured by:

Successfully improve manufacturing lead/cycle time showcasing leadership and teamwork

Creatively improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and capacity for bottleneck equipment’s

Take the initiative to look for and take advantage of opportunities

Take independent actions and calculated risks

Motivated and self-directed team player with good interpersonal skills

Actively seeks solutions to problems with minimum guidance

Demonstrates interest in learning and having a proactive style

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