Lean Industrial Engineer

Fontana; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontana in Sterling Heights, MI seeks an Industrial Engineer to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and capacity improvements through Lean methods and quantitative analysis.

The role includes planning new technology tools, equipment acquisitions, and plant layouts, plus training teams in Lean practices. Travel ~20% in the Midwest is required. Bachelor’s in IE and 3–5 years’ experience needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years Industrial Engineering / Continuous Improvement experience.
• Proficient in time/delay studies and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience preparing cost-benefit analyses for projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with spreadsheets (Excel/Sheets).
• Preferred: plant layout and facilities planning; mathematical programming / OR experience; knowledge of fastener manufacturing equipment; experience with suppliers; documentation and training material preparation; familiarity with Google for Work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time/delay studies on machines and operators.
• Perform quantitative analysis of manpower, equipment, downtime, material use, and OEE.
• Create and sustain Industrial Engineering programs: standardized work, labor studies, plant layouts, capacity analysis, quick die change, PDCA, 5S, and visual factory tools.
• Analyze downtime with plant team and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Verify machine capacity for customer requests in coordination with Sales.
• Support training of employees in new processes and Lean methods.
• Assist budgeting and develop plant operational metrics (OEE, MTTR-MTBF, setup hours, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
• Travel approximately 20% within Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee.

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Google for Work

Job description

Position Summary

This position utilizes lean manufacturing and industrial engineering thinking with quantitative analytical methods to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and capacity throughout our organization in both our manufacturing and business processes. These improvements will drive customer satisfaction which will result in future revenue growth. In addition, these improvements will drive costs down which will improve profitability. This position is also responsible for effectively supporting the planning of new technology tools and new equipment acquisitions, including plant layout planning and machine capacity studies for these assets.

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Conduct time/delay studies on machines and operators.

• Quantitative analysis of manpower, equipment, downtime, material use, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and other operations-related resources

• Create, implement and/or assist in the implementation, sustainment, and improvement of Industrial Engineering including:

  • Standardized work instructions
  • Direct and Indirect Labor studies
  • Plant Layouts including the measurement of current machines
  • Machine Capacity/ Capability analysis
  • Quick die change/changeover reduction
  • PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) and A3 Problem Solving techniques including root cause and 5-why analysis
  • 5S and Visual factory tools to communicate shop performance
  • Detailed downtime analysis of machines with plant team members to determine cost and opportunities to improve
  • Customer requested machine capacity verifications in coordination with Sales Team
  • Sustainment and audit systems

• Conduct and participate in training of employees for new processes/ Lean Manufacturing methodology
• Participate in the annual budgeting process
• Assist in development of plant operational metrics (OEE, MTTR-MTBF, Avg. Hours/ Setup, Machine Parts Per Minute, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications-Education/Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
• At least three to five years Industrial Engineering/ Continuous Improvement experience
• Proficient in time/delay studies
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Experience in preparing detailed cost benefit analysis reports to support project requests
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in spreadsheets (Excel/ Sheets)

Preferred:

• Experience in plant layout and facilities planning
• Advanced training and experience in operations research including the ability to analyze and solve mathematical models using mathematical programming or experience with process technologies and designing and implementing process improvements
• Knowledge of fastener manufacturing equipment and processes
• Experience dealing with outside equipment suppliers
• Experience preparing documentation and training materials
• Experience using Google for Work

Travel Requirements

Approximately 20% of work time will entail travel within Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee