Industrial Engineer Plant

ZipRecruiter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for overseeing plant operations and enhancing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one year of experience in manufacturing. This role includes ensuring efficiency, preparing program quotes, and engaging in continuous improvement while possibly traveling up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year manufacturing and assembly operations experience.
• Training in problem-solving methodologies required.
• Good mechanical/technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain materials organization and equipment locations.
• Prepare quotes for new program launches.
• Manage risks and control nonconforming product.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing methodologies

Statistical knowledge

Leadership abilities

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

• Implement and maintain materials organization, equipment locations and part mapping for all plant operations and warehousing activities.
• Maintain plant drawing for all aspects of the facility.
• Complete time studies for assembly processes, sequence processes, and material handling flow as needed.
• Lead layout changes for C.I., Engineering changes, program additions, new business, etc.
• Support and participate in the Great Ideas program.
• Participate in achieving the plants continuous improvement goals.
• Prepare quotes for new program launches and/or program changes.
• Review ergonomic concerns and perform studies to implement improvements where required.
• Maintain tracking and reporting of projects.
• Manage risks associated with position during launch and set direction.
• Buy-off packaging, as required for new program launches and / or program changes.
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits of Authority

• Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 years manufacturing and assembly operations experience.
• Lean Manufacturing methodologies, training and/or implementation experience.
• Statistical knowledge and labor analysis skills (time studies).
• Proficient working knowledge of Auto CAD.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Access.
• Good mechanical / technical skills.
• Training in problem solving methodologies.
• Possess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)

• Emotiv
• Emotiv Vision and Culture
• Departmental Training
  • Team Board Training
  • Timer Pro Training
  • Great Ideas Training
• Company Training
  • BOS Overview
  • Information Technology
  • Outlook
  • Trans4M Overview
  • Purchase Requisitions
  • Quality Mission Statement
  • Expense Reporting
  • Travel Management System

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

Risks Associated with Job Function

• None

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel required
• Valid driver’s license required