Senior Industrial Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Since 1948, Follett Products, LLC, has led the industry in designing and manufacturing high-quality, innovative ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the food service and healthcare industries.

Follett currently has an opportunity for a Senior Industrial Engineer to join our team at our Easton location!

Follett’s robust benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan with company match, bonus opportunity, and much more.

The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing, establishing, improving manufacturing systems, and establishing and maintaining labor standards. This position is also responsible for managing capacity planning, resource utilization and efficiency metrics in addition to developing and maintaining process documentation. The Senior Industrial Engineer will participate in continuous product and process improvement activities and represent the interests of manufacturing on cross-functional product development teams.

Essential Functions

• Develop manufacturing methods to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Review production schedules, design specifications and related information to provide engineering support for the production teams.
• Analyze product or component design concepts to assess manufacturing feasibility.
• Use 3D CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD preferred) to develop and communicate assembly fixture concepts and 2D work cell layouts.
• Develop work cell designs that optimize equipment and material layout.
• Recommend design approaches considering customer specifications, product or component performance requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Support the development of qualification test plans and procedures to assure the performance and reliability of assembled products.
• Direct the Model Shop to fabricate and assemble prototypes and test setups.
• Provide product introduction training for the production teams.
• Provide time and resource estimates to meet project objectives.
• Provide technical and progress reports as required.
• Apply statistical methods to develop manufacturing processes and establish quality and reliability objectives. Minitab experience is preferred.
• Maintain labor standards to define staff requirements and production standards.
• Establish and maintain process documentation.
• Coordinate activities to resolve production issues, ensure product quality, and manage cost.
• Recommend methods to improve utilization of equipment, personnel, material, and utilities.
• Select, justify, purchase, install, and validate capital equipment required for new or improved manufacturing processes. Train production and maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical support for other Follett departments as required.
• Analyze, understand and implement industry best practices.
• Support the engineering change process.
• Direct the activities of less experienced engineering personnel.
• Represent the manufacturing organization in meetings to plan and coordinate work.
• Plan and manage large, complex manufacturing projects.
• Accomplish simultaneous projects. Resolve conflicting project requirements and priorities.
• Conduct on-site technical visits. Review and evaluate equipment, processes, and systems.
• Know and follow corporate procedures and policies.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience of 8 years in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and kaizen is preferred.
• Experience on cross-functional product development teams.
• Team leadership experience.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products.
• Detailed ERP system knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Office environment with occasional exposure to non-temperature controlled manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use keyboard on computer, office equipment such as phone, copier, etc.
• Occasional lifting of no more than 25 pounds.
• Noise level: medium
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Moderate travel, approximately 10%, as required to perform job duties.
• Requirements include travel between Follett business locations and to attend meetings or training outside the company as requested.
  
  

If you meet the position’s qualifications and are looking for an exciting and challenging career with growth opportunities, then Follett is the place for you. Follett Products, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.