Engineer I, Industrial

Toray-Composite-Materials-America,-In; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

Vision coverage

FSA

Vacation and PTO

401K with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Toray-Composite-Materials-America, Inc. is seeking an analytical operations specialist to support plant activities in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on improving efficiency, yield, and cost analysis through data-driven lean methods and process optimization.

You will perform time studies, capacity analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to remove bottlenecks and enhance productivity. Strong Excel and BI skills are essential, with experience in large manufacturing environments and regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Process Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Power BI) and statistical software.
• Knowledge of LSS and engineering principles (VSM, 5S, Kanban, SOPs, Takt Time, OEE).
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work around large machinery in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Map and support processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Analyze KPIs to improve yield, downtime, throughput, and costs.
• Develop and implement 5S/Kanban/Andon workflows.
• Plan time studies, cycle times, defects, and yield analyses.
• Collaborate with Production Control and senior engineers on lean initiatives.
• Assist capacity planning, ToC, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Gemba

SOPs

5S/Kaizen

Excel

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

LSS/Lean

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Excel & Power BI

Minitab/JMP

ERP/MRP basics

Job description

Provide analytical support and coordination for plant operations. Contribute to the improvement of operational efficiency, yield improvement, and cost analysis. Responsible for planning activities and capacity analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks include and may not be limited to the following:

• Process Mapping and Production Support: Gemba, SOPs, process improvement, observational data and collection, process mapping, current/future State mapping, VSM, removing waste and visual improvement through engagement with technicians, supervisors and support teams
• KPI Analysis: Analyze and improve manufacturing performance including efficiency, run time, reducing unplanned downtime, throughput, manufacturing yield, reducing manufacturing costs, plan to actual and more by utilizing large databases supporting and gemba data supporting our manufacturing KPIs
• 5S/Kanban/Andon: Develop future state workflows and systems through 5S and/or other LSS tactics and improve labor utilization and process efficiency
• Continuous Improvement/Lean MFG: Plan and perform time studies, cycle time analysis, defect analysis, yield analysis and other engineering assessments
• Engineering Support: Work closely with the Production Control and senior engineers to carry out process improvements and lean fundamentals based on analytic findings. Work closely with engineering departments to determine factory layout, equipment placement, material flow and expansions
• Capacity Analysis/ToC: Assist Senior engineer in removing bottlenecks by identifying root cause through ToC, assist in capacity planning and establishing forecasts and budgets by determining equipment, manpower and other requirements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build effective working relationships with multiple intra departments and stakeholders to ensure project success and overall position success and educate less knowledgeable stakeholders in LSS methodology where necessary
• Control and Reporting: Support or develop creation of dashboards, manufacturing yield databases, metrics, data tracking systems and collection that can or will improve accuracy, accessibility and effectiveness of manufacturing information used for cross departmental and business decisions
• Capacity Planning: Support Senior Engineer with production forecasting, ToC, budgeting, capacity models and analysis, production scheduling, manpower planning, equipment planning, customer requirements and future customer demand planning.

Skills and Specifications

• Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software, including a high level of Microsoft Excel programming knowledge and experience.
• Working knowledge of statistical quality control.
• Familiarity with Total Quality Management.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Must be able to get along well with diverse personalities and cultures.
• Ability to develop close working relationships with other departments
• 0-3 years of applicable industrial, manufacturing, operations or engineering experience. Relevant internship or cooperative education experience
• Experience and expertise in large manufacturing environments or with complex composite systems and manufacturing, aerospace manufacturing, chemical processing or other similar environments
• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 or other regulated requirements in Aerospace MFG or similar
• LSS Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Black Belt or Experience supporting Kaizen events, DMAIC process/projects 5-whys, Fishbones and other similar strategies
• Experience with any MES/ERP/MRP System, Production Simulation Software
• Experience with large databases and being able to query databases to maintain or develop dashboards, KPIs and other tools
• Other related experience not necessarily listed in relation to LSS, Engineering principles and/or manufacturing and Software
• Self-Starter and/or Self-promoter who is able to work w/ out leadership or guidance and committed to high-quality standards while supporting resource management
• As a company that is committed to our team members and to our vision, our goal is to recruit someone who is interested in building a long-term career and not someone who is viewing this as a short-term opportunity. If you lack some of the desired skill sets or one of the qualifications but are interested in building a long-term career, we encourage you to consider applying regardless as your success and career is as important to us as is our manufacturing excellenc e

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Power BI), Statistical Software (JMP, Minitab etc.)
• Working knowledge of LSS and engineering principles such as VSM, 5S, Kanban/Visual Management Tools, Capacity Modeling, Toc, SOPs, Flow Analysis, Takt Time, OEE, OTD, Productivity, RCA, DOE, DMAIC and more
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to swap between solo work/data collection or team/cross departmental projects
• Ability to work around large machinery and in manufacturing environments safely

Salary Range

$78, 253 - $109,355

Physical Demands

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

Position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand English at a level necessary to successfully perform assigned responsibilities. Ability to analyze data and problem solve at a high level. Ability to utilize interpersonal and teamwork skills, perform advanced mathematical computations, follow directions and to understand and apply work specifications in the completion of work tasks. The ability to hear, speak, use hands/fingers and the repetitive motions of hands/wrists are frequent. Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities require the adjustment and focus of sight. Ability to be physically mobile and to occasionally walk within the facility. Climbing of stairs is rarely required. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Coverage for Health Benefits start the first day of the month after hire date.

• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
• Vision Coverage- VSP
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Vacation, PTO, and floating holidays available after 90 days of employment
• 401K with employer match
• Life, accident, and short-term disability insurance

And many more! A full list of all Toray benefits will be provided with all offers of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Compliance with US Export Control Regulations: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these regulations, applicants for employment must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the ITAR and/or EAR. The definition of “US Person” includes U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.