Associate Industrial Engineer

We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us. Because on the inside we’re all outsiders. And if it’s outside, we’re all in. L.L.Bean is currently searching of an Associate Industrial Engineer to join the FulfillmenEngineering team located in Freeport, Maine. Position Purpose: In this important role this person will apply Industrial Engineering methodologies in planning activities for moderately complex equipment and workflow layouts in the Order Fulfillment Center and the Manufacturing Division. May assign duties to non-exempt technicians. Responsibilities: Assist in compiling labor cost data to help manage existing and future operational or production activities. Prepare feasibility studies relevant to capital expenditures for components of new processes. Perform basic cost studies and ergonomic analyses to support recommendations. Share data with more senior engineers. Assist Intermediate Industrial Engineer in compiling labor and material cost estimates for new equipment. May mentor and support non-exempt technicians Analyze methods, layout and workflow of component processes of basic size and moderate complexity to increase efficiency and productivity. Utilize ergonomic analysis to develop safest methods and layout of workspace. Determine most effective work methods for components of operations or production and recommend improvements and changes. Design workplace layout and assist in determining cost of improvements. Compile and assimilate data related to components of operational or production processes. Determine standard time for each operation using time study analysis of motion patterns. Establish standard data for operations or production. Maintain current labor standards. Share engineered standards and ergonomic information with employees. Communicate changes in standards to leadership. Work with employees upon the implementation of new standards and ergonomic improvements. Serve as a resource to supervision in addressing questions and concerns related to standards and ergonomics. Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels. Education Level: 4-Year Bachelors Degree Skills and Qualifications: BSIE/BSIT or other engineering degree required Some applicable Industrial Engineering experience Strength in applying Industrial Engineering practices and methodologies Strength in understanding operations decisions and impacts to changes Some understanding of financial impacts to business decisions Basic project management experience Demonstrated effective relationship and team building skills Demonstrated success delivering results with focus on process effectiveness Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it comes to the outside—we’re all in. Visit llbeancareers.com to learn more. Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves – because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better. Over a century ago, company founder Leon Leonwood Bean set out to make a boot to keep hunters’ feet warm and dry. Today, we continue to follow the trail he blazed, adding new paths to help more people discover the outdoors, whether it’s the thrill of sea kayaking, the quiet of early morning fishing or the vigor of a challenging climb. Of course, we remain true to L.L.’s core values, and are committed to quality, service, and putting the outside, inside everything we make. So join us, adventure awaits… Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves – because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.