Entry Level Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Entry Level Industrial Engineer

Position Summary

This position will be a key change agent by developing and executing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the company. These would include but not limited to: ERP implementation, R&D projects, material cost savings initiatives, kaizen events, forecasting and model development (both financial and manufacturing modeling). This individual will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager.

Position Responsibilities

· Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operations (kaizen events).

· Work on design and development of processes and procedures of the manufacturing environment.

· Lead the development of statistical models to accurately estimate future manifesting costs in an ERP setting.

· Design and develop processes and workflows in an ERP setting

· Plan and lead various R&D programs focused on continuous improvement initiatives.

· Work with Continuous Improvement Team to further strengthen the ISO 9001 program.

· Lead Quality Meetings that include Trending, Statistical Analysis, Corrective Action, Planning & Status, and communication of new initiatives.

Skills/Qualifications

Required:

· BS Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bonus:

· Experience in identifying manufacturing process opportunities with successful corrective action/issue resolution.

· Education or experience in project planning/management tools and techniques, LEAN and visual tools and methodologies driving continuous improvement initiatives.

· Successful demonstration of applying continuous process improvement mindset that drives improved efficiencies and cost reduction while placing a premium on safety and quality.

· Experience analyzing and resolving complex technical problems relating to operational considerations.

· Possess results-driven mentality with excellent self-management and organizational skills.

· High level of technical, critical thinking, problem solving and analytical reasoning skills.

· Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of external professionals and in-house staff.

· Ability to manage multiple, unrelated tasks in an organized manner with attention to detail and thoroughness while balancing changing priorities and challenges.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook), statistical software (Minitab, R, etc.) and product and process databases (previous ERP system experience is a plus).