Manufacturing Industrial Engineer

PrideStaff; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Industrial Engineer to join their team in Fairfield, NJ. This role involves applying advanced industrial engineering principles to enhance manufacturing efficiency and support new business development. The ideal candidate will have a robust engineering background, particularly in mechanical and industrial engineering, with a proven track record in value engineering and Lean methodologies. You'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring optimal manufacturing processes. If you're passionate about innovation and efficiency in manufacturing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in value engineering and industrial engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Apply industrial engineering principles to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Support business development with accurate costing proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost savings.

Skills

Value Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Costing Proposals

Waste Identification

Value Stream Mapping

Productivity Optimization

Material Flow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client in Fairfield, NJ is looking for an onsite, direct hire Manufacturing Industrial Engineer.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, systems engineering, value engineering, or related fields, with concentrated technical knowledge and experience in precision metals and plastics manufacturing and/or complex finished device assemblies.

Responsibilities:

1. Apply industrial engineering principles such as waste identification, value stream mapping, productivity optimization, kanban setups, takt time studies, labor tracking, ergonomics, material flow, pFMEA, and Lean Six Sigma tools.
2. Support new business development by generating accurate and detailed costing proposals that meet or exceed customer expectations for quality, price, and delivery.
3. Assist ongoing business with value analysis and value engineering initiatives, driving continuous improvement and iterative design proposals for cost savings, scalability, or vertical integration of existing products.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, or Value Engineering).
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in value engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing costing, or related roles within the manufacturing industry, with experience in industry 4.0 practices and/or Lean methodologies.
3. Experience working for a Contract Manufacturer or OEM.
4. Strong engineering background with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
5. Ability to identify optimal manufacturing processes.
6. Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD/CAM software for estimating and DFM purposes.
7. Experience in product-level design for manufacture (DFM).
8. Understanding of regulatory and quality requirements for the MedTech industry (ISO13485, FDA, CFR820 Part 11, GxP, MedAccred).