Industrial Engineer

Summary

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for assembly and engineering processes integrated into TVS’s Value Added Assembly services.  The Industrial Engineer will work as a part of a cross-functional team with procurement, operations, quality, and IT.  The Industrial Engineer will work to improve efficiency, material routing, and operational effectiveness.  The role will also require serving as a workstream leader for new product introduction, including designing and implementing assembly and manufacturing processes.  The Industrial Engineer will identify and implement required fixtures, mechanical controls, electrical controls, visions systems, and other work aids as needed.  This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and indirectly to the Vice President of Operational Excellence. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Collaborate in the design and development of new processes to optimize assembly efficiencies.
• Design, implement, and Document error-proofing, including DC torque tools, hydraulic and pneumatic jigs and fixtures, and PLC-based control logic.
• Evaluate existing processes, equipment, and products for effectiveness
• Develop and implement cost-saving measures
• Manage project tasks and coordinate with key stakeholders, including Operations, Business Development, and Finance.
• Analyse operational data, layout, material, and workforce utilization; make and implement recommendations for improvement
• Author engineering documentation including project plans, product deviations (ECNs), CAD files, bill of material, ladder logic, and equipment specifications and settings.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply-chain departments for supplier development activities.
• Identify, plan, and execute capital projects.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC ladder logic (RSLOGIX) and Vision Inspection Systems (Cognex).  Complete break / fix actions for all PLC-driven equipment.
• Lead implementation activities for new or changing processes and systems.
• Provide training, resources, and documentation.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
• Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, service capabilities, and project status.
• Participate in TVS SCS quality and excellence initiatives.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Communication proficiency
• Problem-solving/analysis
• Decision making
• Initiative
• Results driven
• Thoroughness
• Adaptability
• Collaboration skills
• Teamwork orientation
• Time Management

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally be required to lift 51 pounds, anything over this, an employee needs to request assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job is performed in a busy warehouse/manufacturing environment with high forklift traffic. Warehouses are subject to seasonal temperatures. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and vests are required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time, Exempt. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required.

Travel

National travel will be required on an as-needed basis.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5 years of work experience in Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain Operations
• Proficient technical skills: MS Office, Outlook, CAD, Visio, RSLogix
• Demonstrated understanding of MTMs (Methods-Time Measurement) and experience diagnosing/resolving PLC ladder logic issues (Programable Logic Controller).
• Knowledge of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) or equivalent inventory software is preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture as an EEO employer. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact [Hope Molyneaux, JMolyneaux@tvsscs.com] to request a reasonable accommodation. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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