Industrial Engineer

Intralox L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has a position available for an Industrial Engineer at our Sparrows Point, MD location.

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide.  

 

Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20 countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 50 years.

 

Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect.  We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Responsibilities

Supports our manufacturing operations to develop and optimize our process and flow, inventory analysis and assembly line layouts in our Equipment Platform.

Be self-managed, flexible, service-oriented, and possess strong integrity and professionalism.

Some willingness to travel is required within North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Some overnight travel is required. (

Develops efficient ways to utilize resources in a labor-intensive manufacturing operation.

Maintain and enhance understanding and application of lean methods and tools, utilize those skills to make improvements.

Have a strong aptitude to bring productivity in manufacturing flow lines, production cells, materials management, and overall production systems

Helps increase productivity and efficiency in the manufacturing operations by identifying opportunities for improvement.

Assist/perform cost analysis, production planning and inventory analysis.

Designs methods to ensure product and process quality.

Develops and optimizes plant layout, assembly line layouts and material flow plans.

Resolves production and information system problems.

Writes process procedures, develop accurate flow charts, and perform time studies.

Determines material flow, material presentation and operation sequences; identifies inefficiencies in existing material processes, sees the pathway to excellence, and executes on the plan.

Performs mathematical calculations to determine best manufacturing processes.

Evaluates the effects of product design changes on manufacturability.

Determines and maintain KPI standards.

Performs and analyzes time and motion studies to identify waste in production processes

Brings and integrates new skills, ideas, and perspectives to a team rooted in continuous improvement, leverages their ideas and other team member ideas to create the best value addition to our team and customers.

Leverages expertise to contribute to the team’s project funnel and priority list, identifying and scoring new opportunities as a routine part of the role.

Aids in the development of team members both junior and senior, leaning on expertise and perspective as the foundation for growth.

Position Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Strong mechanical and structural aptitude, and blueprint reading knowledge.
• Demonstrates expert ability to troubleshoot (proactively and reactively) and identify solutions and/or improvements.
• Developed and practiced understanding of excellence in manufacturing process development, enhancement, and integration.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement and complex manufacturing projects with large stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Problem solver, Practical and “hands-on.”
• Proficient in Excel and other analytical tools.
• Energetic and well organized.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional language skills.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
  
  

Intralox’s benefit program is a major part of an employee’s total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations.

The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans.

Salary Range: $70,900 to $176,600

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled