Industrial Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions provider in Kinston, NC is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to analyze and design operations for improved efficiencies. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in aerospace, industrial, or mechanical engineering, and have 4-5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing. Responsibilities include workflow optimization, maintaining action trackers, and conducting trend analysis. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4 -5 years of experience in an engineering classification / position.
• Experience in an Aircraft or Aerospace Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Aerospace industry and standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design operations and workflow to improve efficiencies.
• Maintain Action Tracker and drive team for action closure.
• Conduct studies regarding cost control and production record systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong critical thinking

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office - advanced skill level

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

IE tools

Job description

Overview

Industrial Engineer – Location: Kinston, NC

• Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel and optimization of product flow.
• Maintain Action Tracker and drive the team for closure of the actions
• Requesting operations team for Quality Gate details
• Representing Operations team in handover meetings
• Identifying part / material shortages ahead to reduce the impact to factory
• Modify SAP according to Travel work and maintain documentation
• Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. Based on these studies, develops and implements optimized product flow.
• May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.
• Develops and provides time standards to the shop floor as well as standard work for operations and processes.
• Utilizes analytical skills for capacity analysis, tool and equipment utilization as well as line balancing.
• Performs trend analysis of shop performance measures (KPI) to identify risk and opportunities for improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering
• 4 -5 years of experience in an engineering classification / position
• Experience in an Aircraft or Aerospace Manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of IE tools used in production i.e.: capacity analysis, facility layout, and production improvements
• Microsoft Office - advanced skill level
• Knowledge of Aerospace industry and standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.