Industrial Engineer Associate

Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc is seeking an engineer/technologist to optimize ERP-driven manufacturing and supply chain methods, improving profitability.

The role focuses on maintaining BOM/MOM in ERP, enabling new product setup, and handling material transactions. Strong data management and process-improvement knowledge are desired to drive efficiency in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using MS Office for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience maintaining BOM structures and process data in ERP.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma/Kaizen principles.
• Ability to manage data, statistics, and probability for process improvements.
• Experience with material flow, manufacturing processes, and design optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain MOM (Bill of Materials & Bill of Operations) in ERP to ensure proper costing and planning.
• Establish new products in ERP for accurate material transactions and cost settings.
• Phase-in methods and product structures for existing products per ECN changes.
• Observe, troubleshoot, and ensure accurate time reporting and material transactions in production.
• Provide backup support for Planner Buyer by producing job orders and travelers; ensure timely material transactions.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Maths for data management

ERP systems

Process improvement (Six Sigma/Kaizen

Material properties & manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Work with the Supply Chain department to develop and sustain efficient operational methods for engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain that improve profitability.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Develop & maintain manufacturing methods within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure accurate costing and planning

• Develop and maintain the Methods of Manufacture (MOM) "Bill of Materials & Bill of Operations" for products within the ERP system
• Establish new products in the ERP system to ensure proper material transactions and cost setting
• Phase-in methods and product structure changes for existing products in the ERP system from Engineering Change Notices (ECN's)

2. Observe, troubleshoot, and take action in production to ensure accuracy and proper execution

• Review and audit job orders to ensure accurate time reporting and material transactions
• Analyze material transactions to maintain system effectiveness
• Develop procedures and work instructions with supporting documentation

3. Provide backup for Planner Buyer

• Produce job orders and travelers within VMC operations and suppliers
• Ensure material transactions are executed properly, accurately, and timely

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Database management skills to efficiently sort and upload data
• Engineering level mathematical skills with respect to data management, statistics, and probability
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Knowledge of process improvement models such as Six Sigma or Kaizen 5S
• Knowledge of material properties and manufacturing processes for design
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Competencies

• Proven attention to detail
• Strong organization skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Able to sit at and work on a computer for extended periods
• Stand in and walk through the factory for extended periods
• Able to lift 10 pounds and reach & bend to retrieve documents in all areas of the operation

Work Environment

• Typical factory environment
• Typical office environment
• Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to ensure responsibilities are met

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
• Proficiency maintaining process and BOM structures within an ERP system