Industrial Engineer

Vmc Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous paid time off

Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

VMC Group is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain methods. You will develop ERP-based MOM, conduct time studies, and implement cost-reducing improvements across processes.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, data analysis, and accurate ERP data management to sustain quality and profitability. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with data handling, statistics, and probability.
• Proficiency using ERP systems in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement methods.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Kaizen principles is preferred.
• Strong skills in documenting methods and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain MOM (BOM & BO) in ERP for accurate costing and planning.
• Measure work with time studies, work sampling, and standard methods.
• Set up new products in ERP to ensure proper material transactions.
• Design floor layouts and tooling to support assembly operations.
• Audit job orders and material transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Provide ERP deployment support and training to teammates.

Skills

Data management

Statistics & probability

ERP system proficiency

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma / Kaizen

Process improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Industrial Engineer will develop and sustain efficient operational methods for engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain that eliminate wastefulness, reduce costs, maintain quality standards and improve profitability.

Responsibilities not limited to:

1. Develop & maintain manufacturing methods within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure accurate costing and planning.

• Develop and maintain the Methods of Manufacture (MOM) "Bill of Materials & Bill of Operations" for products within the ERP system
• Accurately measure work by performing time studies, work sampling, and other predetermined time standard methods
• Establish new products in the ERP system to ensure proper material transactions and cost setting.
• Phase-in methods and product structure changes for existing products in the ERP system from Engineering Change Notices (ECN's)

2. Develop production solutions that reduce product cost, ensure product quality, and safe working environment.

• Perform value stream analysis, sequence of steps, or other process documentation formats to identify and improve work methods
• Develop balanced process flows utilizing lean principles
• Perform spatial analysis for material requirements and material presentation to assembly operations
• Develop floor layouts utilizing CAD tools
• Design assembly tools and fixtures required for mechanical assembly
• Investigate and implement other manufacturing processes for efficient production
• Assist production management with compliance of health and safety requirements and best

3. Ensure efficient deployment of the engineering module within the ERP system.

• Review ERP system capabilities and enhancements for appropriate application in manufacturing operations
• Work with leadership to engineer data migration into the ERP system
• Provide system software training and support team members

4. Observe, troubleshoot, and take action in production to ensure accuracy.

• Review and audit job orders to ensure accurate time reporting and material transactions
• Analyze material transactions to maintain system accuracy
• Provide training and instructions to production ensuring safe and efficient operations
• Develop procedures, and work instructions with supporting documentation
• Work with Quality Assurance (QA) to resolve material rejections and develop corrective

5. Provide backup for Planner Buyer.

• Produce job orders and travelers within operations and suppliers.
• Develop production plans to meet sales order requirements.
• Ensure material transactions are executed properly, accurately, and timely.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Database management skills to efficiently sort and upload data
• Engineering level mathematical skills with respect to data management, statistics, and probability.
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Familiarity of process improvement models such as Six Sigma, or Kaizen 5S.
• Familiar with material properties and manufacturing processes for design.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing

Competencies:

• Use of sound judgment to prioritize and make decisions
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Proven attention to detail

At VMC Group we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job - you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being, growth, and financial security.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

Join our team and build a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. Be a part of a fast-growing, technology-driven manufacturing company

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.