Industrial Engineer: Data-Driven Lean Process Improvement

Gavan-Graham Electrical Products; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavan Graham is seeking an analytical and driven Industrial Engineer to support our low- and medium-voltage electrical manufacturing operations. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives, eliminate production obstacles, and champion Lean Manufacturing across the organization.

Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain, you'll use data to drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in an industrial operation environment—manufacturing or reverse logistics preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience, including cross-functional leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to influence outcomes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills; ERP/MRP experience (Epicor preferred).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain process flow diagrams and manufacturing documentation.
• Conduct time studies related to Epicor Bills of Operations (BOOs).
• Analyze production data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and remove production obstacles to hit KPIs.
• Develop reports, present recommendations, and report on cost-benefit of improvement initiatives to Leadership Team.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, RCCA, Kaizen events, and cross-functional projects.
• Manage the Production improvement and issue resolution ticket system.
• Assist with Lean certification program and RCCA culture with Production Leadership.
• Support Epicor data accuracy and process standardization.
• Support ISO 9000 recertification and implementation of standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Excel/data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Power BI

Tableau

SQL Server

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Job description

Gavan Graham is seeking an analytical and driven Industrial Engineer to support our low- and medium-voltage electrical manufacturing operations. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives, eliminate production obstacles, and champion Lean Manufacturing across the organization.

Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain, you'll use data to drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and operational performance.