Industrial Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wichita, KS, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to enhance plant operations and optimize production workflows. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, industrial, or mechanical engineering, and 4-5 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include analyzing and designing workflows, maintaining action trackers, and identifying material shortages to improve factory efficiency. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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, such as capacity analysis and facility layout.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design workflows to improve efficiencies and optimize product flow.
• Maintain Action Tracker and drive closure of actions.
• Identify part/material shortages to reduce factory impact.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office - advanced skill level

Job description

Industrial Engineer: Location: Wichita, KS

• Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and 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.
• 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 ie: 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.