What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Branex Group?
Job Description
Job Description
An Industrial Engineer (Material Flow) is responsible for analyzing and optimizing the movement of materials within a manufacturing facility, focusing on designing efficient workflows, minimizing bottlenecks, and maximizing production efficiency by utilizing data-driven methods to design layouts, implement material handling systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline material flow throughout the production process.
Key responsibilities may include :
- Process analysis and optimization : Conduct time studies, identify inefficiencies, and develop improvements to material flow processes, including receiving, storage, transportation, and delivery to production lines.
- Layout design : Design and implement optimal factory layouts to minimize material movement distances and optimize space utilization, considering equipment placement and workflow considerations.
- Material handling system design : Select and implement appropriate material handling equipment like conveyors, robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and other systems to streamline material flow.
- Inventory control : Analyze inventory levels and optimize buffer stock to ensure smooth production flow while minimizing excess inventory.
- Simulation and modeling : Utilize simulation software to model material flow processes, identify potential bottlenecks, and test proposed improvements before implementation.
- Data analysis : Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, measure performance metrics (like cycle time, throughput), and monitor process effectiveness.
- Cross-functional collaboration : Work closely with production teams, supply chain, engineering, and quality control to ensure alignment and smooth integration of material flow processes.
- Continuous improvement initiatives : Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to identify and implement further optimizations to material flow.
Required skills and qualifications :
Company Description
Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.
Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.
Branex Group offers the following benefits :
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Company Description
Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States. Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws. Branex Group offers the following benefits : - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time off - 401(k) This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
