Industrial Engineer II - Spiers New Technology

Description

A successful Process Engineer will use process improvement experience to quantitatively assess current production / business system performance and execute change to reduce cost and optimize capacity.

This role demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a holistic understanding of manufacturing operations.

This role will focus on creative problem solving and working cross functionally (production, design, quality, finance, supply chain, demand and production planning) to improve capacity, workstation design, and reduce downtime.

A successful team member will have excellent critical and creative problem-solving skills with a focus on issue resolution and inter-department engagement.

• Oversees and assesses existing processes and workflows in place and develops SOPs
• Evaluates data to implement improvements in production processes.
• Identify, quantify, compare, and execute production process improvements to drive safety and ergonomics, quality (first pass yield), availability (uptime), performance (cycle time variability), capital utilization, and demand attainment.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement best practices for assembly and standard work instructions.
• Identify, propose, manage, and monitor manufacturing improvements.
• Use predetermined time standard methods to analyze and optimize current and future planned manufacturing processes.
• Create and implement tools to audit efficiency and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Utilizes process simulation software to test and find the most appropriate production strategies.
• Manage and communicate improvement opportunities and implementation plans to all relevant levels and functions in the factory
• Oversees and assesses existing processes and workflows in place.
• Evaluates data to implement improvements in production processes.
• Creation of reporting documentation for processing status and changes.
• Tracks metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades.
• Provides thorough instructions for successful implementation of process changes.
• Conducts risk assessments and develops process flows, PFMEAs, and Control Plans.
• Designs facility layout and personnel requirements in relation to production operations.
• May perform other assignments as required and may travel 15 to 20 % as required.

Skills & Qualifications :

Functional understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Functional understanding of Value Stream Mapping (VSM), experience is preferred.

Functional understanding of Just-in-Time (JIT) supply chain strategy.

Knowledge of process engineering simulation software (E.g., FlexSim).

Robust knowledge of computer-based tools such as MS Office, Visio, Lucid chart, etc.

Strong Excel skills associated with data analysis.

Experience in MySQL is an added advantage.

Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to identify gaps in operational systems.

Ability to read and interpret assembly / component drawings and engineering specifications.

Demonstrated ability to assess and solve problems.

Familiarity with Environmental Health & Safety regulations.

Demonstrable communication skills :

Written

Verbal

Presentations

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements :

BS in industrial engineering or a related field such as manufacturing or mechanical engineering.

2-3 years of relevant work experience in a production environment.

2-3 years experience in continuous improvement activities and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Experience with industry-standard problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, ATS), preventive and autonomous maintenance concepts, time / motion study analysis (MODAPTS preferred), continuous improvement (6 sigma techniques, lean manufacturing), and change management

Master’s degree in engineering is a plus.

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