Industrial Engineer: Kaizen & Process Improvement Lead

PRAB, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

PRAB, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize production layouts, workflows, and processes.

The role emphasizes waste elimination, productivity gains, and cost reduction across shop floor and office functions. The ideal candidate has a BS in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with at least five years of related experience in metal fabrication, strong CAD and ERP skills, and a track record of process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Five years’ minimum experience in mechanical, industrial and/or manufacturing engineering environment or related metal fabrication experience.
• Strong working knowledge of metalworking, welding shop practices and systems.
• Excellent blueprint reading, GD&T, Tolerancing, Property of Materials, Heat Treating and Foundry know-how.
• Advanced knowledge of general computer and AutoCAD software usage, directory structures, product and bill of materials structures, manufacturing routings and general knowledge of manufacturing (ERP) software systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence throughout the department.
• Root Cause Analysis/Problem-solving – A3/8D.
• Perform Kaizen by facilitating product cost reduction, process efficiency events and systems.
• Develop and implement instructions and training for new or old processes.
• Liaison between engineering, processing, and manufacturing on product redesign, new product design, implementation, and design modifications.
• Assist with process and facility layout changes.
• Support CAD file directory administration.
• Visual item master administration.
• Leadership role facilitating ECR and ECN program.
• Reviewing and improving processes, specifications, and related information.
• Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Developing and implementing process improvements and technological upgradesDesigning control systems to monitor and minimize costs and production issues
• Developing design and production standards in cooperation with management and user personnel utilizing a cross functional team approach
• Preparing material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs
• Managing process documentation and preparing process control reports
• Create and support ROI analysis for equipment purchases
• Support the SD and SE initiatives
• Internal and customer owned tooling tracking and Preventative Maintenance of jigs/ fixtures, and tooling
• Support the Safety team as needed with focus on shop floor ergonomics
• Training and presentations as required
• Any additional tasks or support as required

Skills

Engineering experience

GD&T

AutoCAD

ERP software

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Metalworking knowledge

Education

BS in Industrial/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP software systems

Job description

PRAB, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize production layouts, workflows, and processes.

The role emphasizes waste elimination, productivity gains, and cost reduction across shop floor and office functions. The ideal candidate has a BS in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with at least five years of related experience in metal fabrication, strong CAD and ERP skills, and a track record of process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.