Industrial Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Process Improvement)

The Council of Industry; Town of Wallkill (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $62,000-$72,000 annually

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Training programs through the Council

Job summary

Fair-Rite Products Corp. in Wallkill, NY is seeking an Industrial Engineering Technician to support manufacturing operations through process improvement and data analysis. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to optimize workflows and reduce costs.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, time studies, and cost performance, with a strong focus on data-driven decisions and safe, efficient manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, plus at least 2 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering field with relevant manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with manufacturing processes, time studies, and process improvement techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data and manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and line-balancing projects
• Develop and maintain manufacturing data, routings, labor standards, and process documentation
• Prepare cost estimate worksheets and support custom quotations
• Process Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and related manufacturing documentation
• Support manufacturing layouts, workstation design, and ergonomic improvements
• Participate in continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance
• Collaborate across departments to solve manufacturing challenges and implement effective solutions

Skills

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Time studies

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Engineering drawings

Communication & teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

FAIR-RITE PRODUCTS CORP -Wallkill, NY 12589

Industrial Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Process Improvement)

Join Our Engineering Team and Help Drive Manufacturing Excellence!

Are you a detail-oriented problem solver who loves improving processes, analyzing data, and making things run better? Fair-Rite Products Corp. is seeking an Industrial Engineering Technician to support our manufacturing operations through process improvement, production analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role, you'll work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to optimize work-flows, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and help bring new manufacturing solutions to life.

Days and Hours:

Monday to Friday

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Salary $62,000-$72,000 annually depending on experience
• Medical, Dental and Visioninsurance
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Manufacturing Training programs and apprenticeships through the Council of Industry

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Analyze production data and manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and line-balancing projects
• Develop and maintain manufacturing data, routings, labor standards, and process documentation
• Prepare cost estimate worksheets and support custom quotations
• Process Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and related manufacturing documentation
• Support manufacturing layouts, workstation design, and ergonomic improvements
• Participate in continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance
• Collaborate across departments to solve manufacturing challenges and implement effective solutions

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in Industrial Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, plus at least 2 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering field with relevant manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with manufacturing processes, time studies, and process improvement techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Company Website

https://www.fair-rite.com/

Company Profile

Why Join Fair-Rite?

At Fair-Rite, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on manufacturing performance while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Fair-Rite Products Corp. is a family-owned business that was formed in 1952 in Wallkill, New York USA. By 1955, the company was supplying products used in the entertainment electronics industry. Fair-Rite quickly expanded into the rapidly growing EMI suppression market, manufacturing ferrite shield beads. The growing demand lead Fair-Rite into the Medical, Lighting, Automotive, Communication, Aero/Defense, Smart Energy and Industrial Markets. With locations in New York, Illinois and China, Fair-Rite continues to be on the cutting edge of ferrite technology, expanding its product lines across a broad spectrum of exciting new markets.

We offer a full compliment of Company benefits, including a 401K Plan with Company Match. Fair-Rite is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/Disabled/Vets and a Drug Free Workplace.

Ready to turn data into results and ideas into improvements? We'd love to hear from you!