Industrial Engineer

Sp Associates, Inc.

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a small manufacturing operation seeking an inspiring Industrial Engineer. This role will focus on developing and evaluating new processes while suggesting improvements in efficiency, productivity, and safety. You will be actively involved in time and motion studies, implementing Lean initiatives, and maintaining standard costing systems. This innovative firm values collaboration and communication, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes and driving efficiency, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2+ years in manufacturing required.
Experience in maintaining standard costing systems is essential.

Responsibilities

Perform time and motion studies to enhance production efficiency.
Implement Lean initiatives and maintain BOM files for products.
Analyze workforce utilization and support operations management.

Skills

Time Studies

Motion Studies

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Base pay range

$68,000.00/yr - $78,000.00/yr

Executive Recruiter @ SP Associates, Inc. | Textile Industry

Must be a US Citizen or possess a valid Green Card.

Must be within driving distance or willing to relocate to the Holland, MI area. (Onsite)

Great opportunity for an inspiring Industrial Engineer. Small manufacturing operation, exposed to a lot of various areas of the business.

Experience with Time Studies and Motion Studies is extremely desired.

Summary

This position develops and evaluates new processes and suggests improvements in capabilities, efficiency and productivity in all areas of manufacturing, along with maintaining a standard costing system through Bill of Materials Maintenance (BOM). It also has the responsibility to identify and execute solutions for improvements in safety, quality, productivity and cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs time and motion studies to develop and maintain standards and increase efficiencies and utilizations throughout the production group.
Implements Lean Initiatives as applicable in all manufacturing areas.
Maintains Bill of materials (BOM) files for all products.
Analyzes work force utilization, facility layout and operational data such as production cost, process flow charts and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
Provides support to operations management.
Participates in Sales, Marketing and R&D meetings to ensure new products scheduled are on time.
Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency, reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, and relocation of workstations and equipment.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Maintains a positive and professional working relationship with all departments and/or current and potential vendors using a "partnership" approach. Generates effective communication, good relations and a positive service-oriented image with co-workers promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
Support physical inventory counts - Year End & Cycle Counts as instructed in accordance with set procedures and planning schedules.
Leads the investigation of any discrepancy to the loss of labor and/or materials.
Stops any unsafe equipment.
Follow established procedures and guidelines that assure compliance with company policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, and Federal, State, and local laws.
Support the Company’s Quality System and Quality Policy by following work instructions and creating and maintaining records to meet all internal and external requirements.
Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.
Demonstrates effective communication methods.
Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.
Accurately performs any other duties as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering with at least two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably textile industry.

• Experience in maintaining standard product costing systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in an office and manufacturing environment (production floor). This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, bend, lift or climb.

• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).

• Finger dexterity and hand coordination required.

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

SUCCESSION PLANNING – REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

• Highly self-motivated; able to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be PC literate in Microsoft Office Suite; moderate Excel skills preferred.

• Experience in managing high SKU Raw Material Inventories.

• Experience working with Lean Manufacturing is a must.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

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