Industrial Engineer

Duggan Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duggan Associates seeks an Industrial Engineer to analyze manufacturing and service processes, map value streams, and identify opportunities to improve flow and throughput. Collaborate with client and internal teams to implement process improvements, develop standard work, support training, and promote sustainable adoption of new practices across on-site projects.

Bachelor’s degree in IE/ME or related field required; experience with Lean, Mixed Model Value Streams, and data analysis/tools is

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Analytical, engineering, process improvement, and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Mixed Model Value Streams, and Operational Excellence is beneficial; proficiency with data analysis and process mapping tools and ability to manage multiple on-site client projects are expected.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing and service processes to identify flow issues and waste reduction opportunities.
• Map value streams and develop improvements to increase throughput and consistency.
• Collaborate with client and internal teams to implement process improvements and standard work.
• Support training, workshops, and sustainable adoption of new practices on client sites.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Design

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Process Mapping

Standard Work

Communication

Workshop Facilitation

Operational Excellence

Mixed Model Value Streams

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Process mapping tools

Job description

Analyze manufacturing and service processes, map value streams, and identify ways to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput. Collaborate with client and internal teams to implement process improvements, develop standard work, support training and workshops, and encourage sustainable adoption of new practices.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is required, along with analytical, engineering, process improvement, and communication skills. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Mixed Model Value Streams, and Operational Excellence is beneficial; candidates should also be proficient with data analysis and process mapping tools and able to manage multiple on-site client projects.

Key Skills: Analytical Skills, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Design, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Process Mapping, Standard Work, Communication, Workshop Facilitation, Operational Excellence, Mixed Model Value Streams, Project Management, Stakeholder Collaboration