Industrial Engineer

WAGO is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer to lead on-site process improvement initiatives in our production and warehouse operations.

This role focuses on optimizing production process efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness through data analysis, lean practices and automation.

WAGO offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid insurance plans-life, AD&D, short-term disability and long-term disability, and a retirement 401k plan.

Experience Required: * 5+ years of experience in the industrial engineering field is required with experience in the electronics industry preferred.

* Requires strong communication skills along with the ability to work on multifunctional teams.

* Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, CAD software and process improvement methodologies such as statistical process control and design experiments and optimizing resources under constraints * Must be familiar with mechanical and electrical control systems, automation (PLCs, HMIs, robotics), and ERP systems (SAP preferred) Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop and execute projects to design and improve new and existing production processes.

* Lead layout redesigns and implement changes to support lean process flow.

* Perform line balancing, create and update routings, identify takt time, and analyze production data for bottlenecks and root causes.

* Develop and maintain technical documentation and work instructions while working cross-functionally with other departments.

* Participate in Kaizen events, lead 5S initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

* Support and troubleshoot automation equipment including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.

* Develop dashboards and performance metrics to track KPIs and drive improvement.

* Maintain accurate ERP routings and cost structures.

* Research, justify, and present capital expenditure projects to management and oversee implementation.

* Support new product launches and design-for-manufacturability efforts with Design Engineering * Collaborate with the quality department to support compliance with ISO standards and OSHA/state safety regulations.

* Assist with plant layout improvements and participate in resolving customer concerns (CARs, RMAs, etc.) * Collaborate with the Facilities & Maintenance department, along with floor managers to implement new equipment and processes.

* Must be able to lift 50 pounds Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited educational institution * Experience with implementing the Seven Basic Tools of Quality.

* Project management experience * Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-oriented mindset * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future * Six Sigma certification or formal lean training.

* Prior use of SAP ERP or similar systems.

* Experience in electronics manufacturing or automated production lines.

* Able to work onsite in a manufacturing environment * Travel requirements up to 10% for training, supplier visits or project support This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

Additional job-related duties may be assigned as required.