What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Winnebago Industries Inc?
At Newmar Corporation, we’ve been crafting luxury motor coaches since 1968 — helping people live, work, and explore in comfort and style. As part of Winnebago Industries, we’re backed by a family of leading outdoor lifestyle brands. We’re driven by innovation, quality, and continuous improvement — and we’re looking for passionate individuals who want to grow, make an impact, and be part of something extraordinary. Ready to hit the road with us?
Primary Objective of Position:
We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our Manufacturing Engineering team, blending expertise in Industrial Engineering and Continuous Improvement. This role is responsible for designing and optimizing production systems that enhance safety, quality, and throughput. Key responsibilities include workplace layout optimization, development of labor standards, and leading initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement across operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes, equipment, and factory layouts to optimize production and quality.
- Analyze production schedules, workflows, and methods to assess current and future operational needs.
- Develop standardized processes for labor content, model mix optimization, and improved operational flow.
- Lead and coach continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as 6S, standardized work, problem solving, and kaizen.
- Support manufacturing transformation efforts through lean principles and practices.
- Prepare financial justifications for new process implementations.
- Monitor, evaluate, and document manufacturing processes and equipment utilization.
- Research and deploy business systems to transition from manual to automated operations.
- Analyze project costs and ensure alignment with budget expectations.
- Generate reports and provide data insights related to ongoing projects.
- Ensure new manufacturing processes are adaptable to future production requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Key Attributes
- Strong communication skills across all levels.
- Collaborative and team-oriented.
- Flexible and open to new ideas.
- Comfortable with shifting priorities and fast-paced environments.
- Skilled in managing projects and solving problems.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Technically proficient with a solid understanding of production processes.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial engineering or related field highly preferred.
- Relevant training in continuous improvement methodology and lean practices
- Prior experience in a manufacturing facility
- Production system design experience
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and computer-aided design (CAD) platforms.