Industrial Engineer

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Industrial Engineer will find ways to prevent waste and inefficiency in production processes. They will design efficient systems that integrate workers, information, machines, energy and materials to make products ro provide services. The Industrial Engineer will also design equipment to coordinate production planning and to issues and costs while ensuring products meet quality standards. They wil design, develop and maintain manufacturing routes to maximize effectiveness, efficiency and space. The Industrial Engineer will also make sure that he company complies with all industry standards for safety while meeting design standards and guidelines. They will also work in a support role as needed on less complex projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Industrial Engineer has responsibility to support, improve, implement and evaluate processes based on requirements by management. Specific responsibilities include, but are limited to the following:

• Review production information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services. This includes, but is not limited to, production schedules, process flows and engineering specs.
• Design control systems to minimize and resolve production issues and project costs
• Create systems and plan production to ensure all products meet quality control standards
• Develop standards for production and design by working with clients and management.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality control, raw materials and other methods for maximizing the efficient manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Advanced knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to design and understand precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Knowledge of the ways various systems interact and how changes in operations, the environment and other conditions will affect outcomes.
• Assignment complexity-Generally works on simple to moderately complex work assignments. Articulates in analyzing potential problems, provides options and implements agreed solutions.
• Accountability-Works under limited supervision with freedom to act within the guidelines of his responsibilities.
• Impact of Decisions- Has contributory or shared decision impact. Erroneous decisions may have limited effect on results.

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS

Ability to lift 60 lbs., work in extreme hot and cold weather, must stand for long periods of time, will be exposed to loud noise levels, operate hand and power tools for long periods of time. Work in an environment with dirt, grease and dust.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Monday through Friday and on call is required. Shift, week-end and overtime as required.

SAFETY

Takes appropriate measures to ensure safety in the work place; attends monthly safety meetings as required, and for new employees and incorporates various principles into daily work activities to ensure compliance; notifies manager immediately (within 24 hours) of work place injury and ensures appropriate policies and procedures are followed; reports potential safety hazards immediately to manager.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the position.