Industrial Engineer

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. in Marinette, Wisconsin, seeks an Industrial Engineer to oversee cost estimating and establish safety protocols in a high-performance work environment. Candidates must have an Associate degree in Industrial Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and a knowledge of foundry operations are essential. Attractive benefits include 401(k), life insurance, and wellness programs, promoting a commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Two‑year Associate degree in Industrial Engineering or actively pursuing a relevant degree.
• 3 years of foundry or related experience required.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; AS400 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe working environment.
• Responsible for cost estimating according to Industrial Engineering Procedures.
• Assist in reducing inefficiency and ensure final products meet quality standards.
• Identify and promote continuous quality and workflow improvements.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to conduct team meetings and give presentations

Knowledge of reading blueprints

Knowledge of Industrial Engineering terminology

Computer skills

Understanding of safety policies/procedures

Education

Two-year Associate degree in Industrial Engineering

3 years of foundry or related experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AS400

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,000 people company-wide.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Establish and maintain a safe working environment. Responsible for all incentive standards and cost estimating in accordance with established Industrial Engineering Procedures. Must work well with department leadership, administrative employees, and shop employees to maintain harmonious relationships. This job requires common sense, good judgment, and a broad knowledge of operations procedures and company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for incentive standards, maintaining manufacturing cost system and cost estimating in accordance with established Industrial Engineering procedures.
• In accordance with company goals, must adhere to high standards of performance for self, Cost System and Quote System.
• Estimate cost for new jobs with knowledge and comparison of active parts.
• Review and discuss quotes with other department leaders for shop input.
• Create and maintain AS400, Excel, and/or showcase queries used to collect data for support of cost and quality improvements.
• Review current production schedules to track problematic jobs and samples for process flow review at the spot. Review these jobs to determine potential improvements related to workflow, manpower organization, and equipment layout to ensure highest efficiency of operations.
• Assist department leaders to reduce inefficiency and ensure final products meet quality standards.
• Take time studies on all Foundry operations and create fair incentive standards for both employee and company utilizing workplace leveling percent.
• Assist payroll and department leaders to ensure rates are updated and to resolve any discrepancies.
• Establish workload and proper methods for new parts in all departments.
• Costs, methods and standards must be updated accurately and at the set frequency per company standard.
• Identify and promote continuous quality and workflow improvements.
• Assist department managers to attain and maintain the safety, quality, delivery, and financial goals as per company Scorecard.

Preferred Education/ Experience Requirements

• Two‑year Associate degree in Industrial Engineering or actively pursuing a degree in a field deemed relevant to the position.
• Must have 3 years of foundry or other related experience.
• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in the use of AS400 preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Needs to be plant, department, and shift mobile.

Qualifications/Skills

• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to conduct team meetings and give short presentations.
• Must have full knowledge and understanding of reading blueprints.
• Must have knowledge of Industrial Engineering terminology, computer skills, department operations, and blueprint terminology.
• Must have full knowledge of work pace leveling percent.
• Must acquire & understand knowledge of safety policies/procedures for all plant departments.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre‑employment drug screen.

BENEFITS

• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other factors, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Persons with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.