What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Preformed Line Products?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Establish and maintain effective cost reduction and control activities in an independent environment. Responsible for standards program.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1) Develop and maintain engineered methods, written standard practices, time studies and similar recognized techniques necessary for the continuing validity of labor and material standards.
2) Monitor the plant’s performance measuring system. Advise and counsel line supervision in the use of the system and recommend appropriate changes.
3) Provide the necessary information and data for the proper preparation, issuance and maintenance of the plant’s product route sheets.
4) Evaluate the effective utilization of company machinery, equipment and manpower. Make recommendations to Process Engineering Manager. Maintain equipment capability manuals.
5) Prepare economic analysis and cost justifications.
6) Evaluate and maintain plant layout and evaluate material flow systems.
7) Install and administer various systems for controlling and reporting costs and performances.
8) Maintain and audit manufacturing SOPs.
9) Perform special assignments on a project basis.
10) Incorporate SPC methodology and/or other statistical methods to quantify manufacturing process control.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas. Develops project plans; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget. Ability to effectively relate and communicate at all levels of the organization. Self motivated; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; one to three years of manufacturing experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Must have a working knowledge of manufacturing equipment with the ability to develop and implement sound lean manufacturing practices. Experience with ProE (or equivalent) and AutoCAD design software. Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel. Experience with a Resource Management System is desired. Previous experience in process design and/or modification is desired. Experience with fixture design and knowledge of machining practices. Previous "Lean" manufacturing experience and exposure to diverse manufacturing processes and materials also desired.