Industrial Engineer

Cypress HCM; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM seeks an Industrial Engineer in Waukesha, WI to join a manufacturing team on a direct-hire basis. The role focuses on developing systems to manage production processes, improving efficiency and profitability through value stream analysis and 5S lean practices.

The engineer will lead assembly process improvements, implement lean concepts like kanban and milk runs, and create clear SOPs for shop floor staff. 10% travel and on-site duties are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Experience with TPS or SME 5S Lean certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to create production layouts in 2D and 3D.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% using all forms of public transport including air travel.
• Valid driver’s license and passport required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving planning, optimization and implementation of assembly and logistics areas.
• Implement lean principles to eliminate waste throughout the value stream.
• Develop innovative logistic concepts (e.g., kanban, milk run) for material supply.
• Analyze processes and design efficient value streams to reduce throughput time.
• Design detailed production layouts and assembly lines in 2D/3D.
• Partner with team leaders and management to drive CIP initiatives.

Skills

Value stream analysis

5S Lean certification

Shop floor experience

TPS experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

2D/3D layout design

Job description

A manufacturing client in Waukesha, Wisconsin is looking for a direct hire, Industrial Engineer to join their team! This engineer will develop systems for managing production processes to improve efficiency and profitability. We are looking for someone from an OEM and complex product experience background who has direct shop floor experience. This person will focus on the assembly process and should feel comfortable with value stream analysis and 5S.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead of projects involving the planning, optimization and implementation of assembly and logistic areas
• Implementation of lean principles in a sustainable manner to eliminate waste throughout the entire value stream
• Ability to create innovative logistic concepts (e.g. sequential material delivery, kanban, milk run systems) to ensure optimal material supply
• Analyze existing processes and design efficient value stream to reduce throughput time
• Design and creation of detailed production layouts and assembly lines in 2D and 3D
• Acting as a counterpart for team leader and management to lead and drive CIP initiatives
• Challenge colleagues to continuously drive CIP on the shop floor
• Contribute to global portfolio expansion and enable production to carry out on-site assembly
• Development and implementation of an appropriate key performance indicator system
• Document new processes and create clear standard operating procedures for shop floor employees

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in TPS or SME 5S Lean certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to create production layouts in 2D and 3D
• Ability to travel 10% using all forms of public transport including air travel.
• Valid drivers’ license and passport.

Salary of $90,000 to $95,000 annually + bonus, depending on education and experience