Industrial Engineer - Material Flow

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Industrial Engineer will often develop methods to increase productivity, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and manage human capital and equipment more effectively.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide industrial engineering analysis to:

• Perform process improvement studies to develop more efficient ways to utilize people, machines, material, information, and energy to create a product or service.
• Assist clients in increasing productivity within their processes and operations by applying lean principles.
• Observe operations, collect data, and perform process validation and maintain necessary documentation.
• Use various problem-solving methodologies to identify the root causes of problems so that process improvements can be developed/recommended to eliminate the root causes.
• Utilize time study and predetermined labor standards systems for establishing labor standards, developing standardized work (direct and indirect labor), and balancing production processes.
• Develop materials management analysis which may include:
  • Storage analysis and layouts for warehouse and market areas
  • Material flow analyses to improve material movement through facilities
  • Dock utilization analyses to determine quantities, types, and locations of shipping/receiving docks
  • Estimated labor and material handling equipment requirements
• Develop conceptual facility planning layouts in CAD to create efficient process and material flow through systematic layout planning principles to ensure proper size, shape, and configuration of a proposed facility.
• Develop budget and capital expenditure plans for operational improvements.
• Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis.
• Confer with customers to implement plans and recommendations.  Often required to provide on-site support during implementation activities.
• Support the development of various reports and presentation materials for customer presentations.
• Support and work with many different levels within the organization.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university preferred

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of previous experience.

Skills/Competencies:

• Among the skills and competencies that will contribute to success in this position are:
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Listening skills
  • Math/data analysis skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Communication skills
  • Writing skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software and AutoCAD
• Flow Planner software proficiency is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD 3D and Revit is a plus.
• Ability/certification with predetermined labor standards systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, etc.) is a plus.

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

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