Industrial Engineer - Production Process Improvement

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Diverse manufacturing challenges

Supportive team environment

Impact on production efficiency

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on production process improvement to join the Queenstown, MD manufacturing team. The role aims to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across all production activities.

You will identify bottlenecks, apply lean tools like Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping, and design standardized work to improve overall performance. You will also monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience in production process analysis and improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in data analysis, process mapping, and performance measurement.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping).
• Design and standardize work procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workflow and establish realistic production standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement process changes and provide necessary training.
• Monitor KPIs related to production efficiency, quality, and cost, and report on findings.

Skills

Lean principles

Data analysis

Process mapping

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Industrial Engineer focused on Production Process Improvement to join their dynamic team in Queenstown . This role is vital for enhancing the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of all production activities. You will be responsible for identifying inefficiencies, implementing lean manufacturing techniques, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the production lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong analytical background and a passion for optimizing manufacturing operations to achieve superior results.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping).
• Design and standardize work procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workflow and establish realistic production standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement process changes and provide necessary training.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, quality, and cost, and report on findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in production process analysis and improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in data analysis, process mapping, and performance measurement.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning new skills.
• Exposure to diverse manufacturing challenges and solutions.
• A supportive team environment dedicated to operational excellence.
• Contribute directly to the efficiency and success of the production facility.