Industrial Engineer

Current Lighting; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Current Lighting is seeking an Industrial Engineer to develop and maintain the manufacturing strategy, select equipment, plan layouts, and train operators, collaborating across functions.

The role drives continuous improvement (Kaizen/lean), supports safety, quality, and cost goals, and leads pilot runs, line balances and SAP-related tasks in a proactive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in industrial engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, Solid Edge) for design and layout.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support Safety events (R3) and safety standards.
• Perform economic/feasibility studies for new processes, equipment, systems.
• Prepare plant, department, and work cell layouts to maximize space, material flow and safety.
• Develop line balances and methods improvements to reduce labor and material costs.
• Lead Kaizen events and provide shop-floor engineering support.
• Support New Product Introduction with make/buy analyses and SAP data (routers/BOM).
• Originate and implement engineering changes; review Bills of Materials/Drawings.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD)

Solid Edge

Job description

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining a manufacturing/process strategy, including equipment selection and maintenance, plant layout, tooling and operator training, in a collaborative and cross functional manner. The position is responsible for initiating and driving continuous improvement (Kaizen and lean manufacturing) to ensure key safety, quality, service and cost goals are met.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Safety

• Lead and or support R3 Safety Events.
• Support creation of Behavioral Based Safety Observation (BBSO) assessment standards.

Capital Projects

• Perform economic and feasibility studies for new processes, equipment, systems and methods.
• Provide project leadership and guidance on new equipment or processes introduction.
• Process Improvement
• Prepare plant, department, and work cell layouts to maximize space utilization, material flow and safety.
• Prepare, implement and follow-up on line balances and methods improvements to insure effective cost reductions in labor and material.

Problem solving

• Utilize qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis to identify, understand and control the critical few factors effecting key problems.
• Provide engineering assistance on the shop floor.

Manufacturing Support

• Define, write, install and review necessary manufacturing procedures. Provide guidelines for training personnel in their procedures and participate in training.
• Lead and or support Kaizen Events.

New Product Introduction

• Perform make/buy analysis for components as appropriate.
• Lead Pilot runs on new products.
• Perform first piece inspections on new and modified parts.
• Process Engineer to Order (ETO) orders for SAP – routers, BOM, material records, etc..
• Provide feedback to design engineers during /as a result of pilot/first article builds and inspections.

Sustaining Product

• Originate & process engineering changes.
• Support engineering requests from product engineering.
• Correct Bills of Materials/Routers/Drawings when necessary.
• Flatten Routers for products when necessary.
• Review alternative product materials and assembly construction.

Technical Functions

• Demonstrate proficiency with current generally accepted industrial engineering methods and techniques.
• Develop jigs and tools in coordination with Tool Room for special operations.
• Develop inspection and test methods.
• Provide CNC programming support as needed.
• Provide Technical support for advanced manufacturing systems such as robotics, automation, printing and measuring systems.
• Communication
• Lead and participate in effective meetings, working and training sessions to ensure employee engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Proficiency in CAD, preferably AutoCAD & Solid Edge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Abilities:

• Proficiency in SAP
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Lighting products manufacturing and application