What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer - Indianapolis, Indiana - Fulltime position at Promantis Inc?
Job Title: Industrial Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80k / Annum with benefits
Responsibility:
- Establish standard times, manpower projections, line balancing, and standard work element sheets for manufacturing operations.
- Conduct work measurement studies and classify activities as Value Added (VA) and Non-Value Added (NVA).
- Develop, optimize, and improve workstations in accordance with PFMEA recommendations, Control Plans, and process improvement initiatives.
- Create detailed workstation layouts, assembly cell layouts, and manufacturing line layouts.
- Define and document manufacturing processes for new, modified, or relocated production lines.
- Perform line balancing and determine workforce allocation requirements following process changes and modifications.
- Conduct 3M (Muda, Muri, Mura) analysis and ergonomic assessments using Yamazumi Charts.
- Identify and implement productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvement opportunities within manufacturing operations.
- Develop training materials and work instructions related to process, product, equipment, and manufacturing changes.
- Evaluate tooling, fixture, gauge, and equipment requirements and provide recommendations for manufacturing improvements.
- Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), including assessment of impacts on standard times and production processes.
- Analyze existing manufacturing processes and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop detailed layouts for equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.
- Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing manufacturing plans, operator work content, machine capability requirements, and quality verification processes.
- Lead capacity planning and capital expenditure forecasting activities.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Tool Sheets, and Job Instructions.
- Provide technical support to production across multiple shifts and resolve manufacturing-related issues.
- Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and project updates for stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree (MS/M.Tech) in a relevant engineering field is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or related manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting high-volume assembly operations and automated manufacturing systems.
- Proven experience in manufacturing process development, industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Technical Skills
- Time Studies and Work Measurement
- Standard Work Development
- Line Balancing and Manpower Planning
- Capacity Planning and Workforce Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- PFMEA and Control Plans
- Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
- Ergonomic Analysis and Yamazumi Charts
- Process Mapping and Workflow Optimization
- Manufacturing Change Management
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000