Industrial Engineer

Job Description

The industrial engineer will find ways to prevent waste and inefficiency in production processes. Individual will design efficient systems that integrate workers, information, machines, and materials to make or provide services. The industrial engineer will also design manufacturing cells/stations to coordinate production planning to minimize production issues and costs while ensuring products meet quality standards. Will design, develop, and maintain manufacturing routes to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and space. The industrial engineer will also make sure the company complies with all industry standards for ergonomics while meeting the design standards and guidelines. They will also work in a support role as needed on less complex projects. The needs of the company may require individuals to perform other functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and ensure compliance with Company policies regarding ergonomics.
• Optimize manpower, machines, materials and methods for all production lines.
• Draft and design plant layout, materials and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Develop production (WIP) dunnage, cart handling, and assist in warehouse storage and retrieval systems.
• Participate in development of FIFO optimization on the manufacturing floor and in warehouse areas.
• Participate in the development of new launch processes, process flow diagrams, and PFMEAs.
• Track engineering changes and develop systems and methods to communicate the changes to the shop floor to ensure smooth and efficient transitions from old to new level assemblies.
• Work with corporate Design Engineering and Purchasing to ensure Manufacturing Bills of Materials are input and costed accurately.
• Track and report variances to Budgeted Work Standards (BWS).
• Participate in Continuous Improvement meetings and support team objectives to enhance productivity.
• Participate in 8D and 5-Why problem solving groups to understand impact to BWS and efficiencies.
• Support and ensure compliance with current quality and environmental systems.
• Follow and maintain an environmental health and safe work environment conditions by complying with all Hanon systems Integrated Management System procedures, standards, and regulations.

Years of Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in machine layouts
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tier 1 or 2 automotive manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in line balancing
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in plastic injection molding

Degree Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR, 2 year associate’s degree with a minimum of 3 years work experience

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications

• Sound critical problem-solving skills with experience resolving problems among different departments
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.