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Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

SEC GroupDes Plaines, IL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Industrial Engineer :

Our client is a leading manufacturer recognized for its high-quality, precision-engineered products and commitment to continuous improvement across manufacturing and distribution operations. The company is dedicated to advancing performance, efficiency, and innovation while supporting professionals around the world with reliable, best-in-class solutions.

Responsibilities :

  • Analyze existing processes to identify bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste
  • Collect and analyze statistical data to evaluate productivity performance, volatility, and standard deviation norms
  • Improve material handling and storage methods to increase throughput and ergonomics, evaluating simple vs. technological solutions
  • Conduct time studies, cost analysis, and develop, implement, and maintain standard work documentation
  • Lead, facilitate, and provide training for continuous improvement initiatives tied to safety, quality, delivery, and cost
  • Recommend capital equipment additions, develop justifications, and manage implementation and commissioning
  • Support the operations team in reviewing KPI misses, determining root causes, and developing countermeasures
  • Assist in layout design and department moves to optimize space utilization
  • Draft and design layouts for equipment, materials, and workspaces to maximize efficiency
  • Recommend methods to improve utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment
  • Design overall process flows and conceptual layouts for future state operations
  • Develop value stream mapping to identify opportunities for eliminating non-value-added activities and initiate improvement strategies
  • Support the manufacturing engineering team in process validations, capability studies, and PFMEA development
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • 2-5 years of related engineering experience in a distribution center
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
  • Experience in warehousing and / or distribution preferred
  • Experience with ERP, MES, and WMS systems preferred
  • SAP experience is a plus
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus
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