Industrial Engineer: Lean Process Optimization & Growth

Spokane Computer Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Time Off

IL Sick Time

Reimbursement for Work Boots and Glass

Holiday Package

Job summary

Monroe Truck Equipment, located in Joliet, IL, seeks an experienced Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to lead time studies, standard work, and value stream mapping. You will implement Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma methods to improve flow, reduce downtime, and drive cost improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering environment, strong analytical and project management skills, and CAD/ERP proficiency to support continuous improvement initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with ERP systems.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and labor analysis to establish standards and optimize resource utilization.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Theory of Constraints, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies to improve operations.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools.
• Design and optimize manufacturing work cells and facility layouts to improve material flow and reduce wasted motion.
• Create and analyze current-state and future-state value stream maps.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and production methods to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Support cost analysis activities for existing products, new product introductions, and process changes.
• Analyze manufacturing data and ERP system information to support operational decision-making.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to identify process variation and implement sustainable improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks or CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

Monroe Truck Equipment, located in Joliet, IL, seeks an experienced Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to lead time studies, standard work, and value stream mapping. You will implement Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma methods to improve flow, reduce downtime, and drive cost improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering environment, strong analytical and project management skills, and CAD/ERP proficiency to support continuous improvement initiatives and