Industrial Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement Lead

J&D Manufacturing; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

J&D Manufacturing in Eau Claire, WI is seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing production processes. You will analyze layouts, work with multiple departments, and lead improvements to boost efficiency and quality.

The role covers planning manufacturing processes, tool and workflow optimization, and overseeing documentation and time studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design manufacturing processes and inspection points.
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of production lines and workflow, tooling and equipment, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.
• Communicate with all departments to establish acceptable standards and process controls.
• Initiate and take ownership of process improvement projects.
• Lead corrective action teams to identify root cause, effective solutions, and implementation to improve processes throughout manufacturing, while focusing on workmanship and product quality.
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Record or oversee recording of information to ensure that engineering drawings and documentation of production problems are current and accurate.
• Formulate sampling procedures and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
• Observe workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate using timing devices.
• Process Engineering Change Notices.
• Support assembly operations with new model launches.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for generating team spirit and creating and maintaining a personal attitude and work environment that fosters the highest level of employee cooperation, morale and satisfaction.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Time studies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

J&D Manufacturing in Eau Claire, WI is seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing production processes. You will analyze layouts, work with multiple departments, and lead improvements to boost efficiency and quality.

The role covers planning manufacturing processes, tool and workflow optimization, and overseeing documentation and time studies.