Industrial Engineer

Aebi Schmidt USA; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Work Boots reimbursement

Safety Glasses reimbursement

Holiday Package

Job summary

Monroe Truck Equipment, an Aebi Schmidt brand in Joliet, IL, is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to lead time studies, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement. You will develop standard work, maps, and layouts to enhance material flow and reduce downtime across the plant.

The role requires problem-solving expertise, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel and CAD tools like SolidWorks, with collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and labor analysis to establish standards and optimize resource utilization.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Theory of Constraints, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies to improve operations.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools.
• Design and optimize manufacturing work cells and facility layouts to improve material flow and reduce wasted motion.
• Create and analyze current-state and future-state value stream maps.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and production methods to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Support cost analysis activities for existing products, new product introductions, and process changes.
• Analyze manufacturing data and ERP system information to support operational decision-making.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to identify process variation and implement sustainable improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Root cause analysis

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Excel

ERP systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

At Monroe Truck Equipment, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Joliet, IL, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and labor analysis to establish standards and optimize resource utilization.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Theory of Constraints, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies to improve operations.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools.
• Design and optimize manufacturing work cells and facility layouts to improve material flow and reduce wasted motion.
• Create and analyze current-state and future-state value stream maps.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and production methods to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Support cost analysis activities for existing products, new product introductions, and process changes.
• Analyze manufacturing data and ERP system information to support operational decision-making.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to identify process variation and implement sustainable improvements.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or related engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing data analysis.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.

Benefits

• 401k with Company Match After 90 Days
• Health, Dental and Visioni Insurance 1st of the Month after Hire
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Vacation Upon Hire
• IL Sick Time
• Reimbursement for Work Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Holiday Package

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

EOE/M/F/Vet/disabled