Industrial Engineer: Material Flow & Lean Optimization Onsite

RFA Engineering; Peru Township (IA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance (Supplemental)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

401k & Roth 401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Descripción de la vacante

RFA Engineering is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize material flow in a world-class manufacturing environment in Iowa. You will design, implement, and sustain material delivery systems, working with operations, supply management, and logistics to improve production flow.

Responsibilities include leading logistics projects, using SAP and ERP tools to manage delivery schedules and inventory, and developing layouts and simulations for lean improvements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, material flow, or logistics.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, production system principles, and process optimization techniques.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and sustain material flow strategies and replenishment systems that improve production efficiency and on-time material delivery.
• Lead projects to streamline internal logistics processes, optimize part presentation, and enhance the flow of materials through the manufacturing system.
• Use SAP and other ERP tools to manage part delivery schedules, inventory accuracy, and packaging requirements.
• Develop and execute layout designs and simulations to support lean manufacturing and ergonomic material handling improvements.
• Coordinate with supply management, manufacturing engineering, and warehousing teams to drive consistency in structured material flow processes.
• Provide work direction and process training to material handling personnel to ensure standardized practices are followed.
• Identify and implement digital tools and automation opportunities that improve visibility, data accuracy, and process performance.
• Lead time studies, work measurement activities, and labor standardization in support of incentive pay systems and continuous improvement plans.
• Collaborate across departments—including safety, maintenance, facilities, and logistics—to ensure material handling methods meet performance, safety, and ergonomic standards.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analytics

Educación

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SAP

AutoCAD

FactoryCAD

MPPlanner

Excel

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

RFA Engineering is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize material flow in a world-class manufacturing environment in Iowa. You will design, implement, and sustain material delivery systems, working with operations, supply management, and logistics to improve production flow.

Responsibilities include leading logistics projects, using SAP and ERP tools to manage delivery schedules and inventory, and developing layouts and simulations for lean improvements.