Industrial Engineer
Position Summary 

Under direct leadership, the Industrial Engineer II is responsible for the creation of standard work by creating, clarifying, and sharing information about the most efficient method to perform a task in a manner that demonstrates, "Everything is Important." 

This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to create and manage project timelines while driving improvement in all areas with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery with little guidance from Management. As an Industrial Engineer, you will be a major contributor in defining manufacturing planning templates, own process definition, quality standards and cost reduction initiatives. You will also be responsible for creating lean part flow through production resources and implementing these resources in a new facility. Finally, you will perform at the above level while coaching team members where applicable. 

This position is onsite in Torrance, CA.

Essential Functions 

• Develops the company’s standards related to manufacturing processes, efficiency, waste reduction, cycle time/throughput improvement, quality assurance, etc. 
• Creates efficient assembly processes and improve throughput using industrial engineering methods such as time studies/estimations and line balancing techniques 
• Authors and releases detailed work instructions for manufacturing and assembly processes, using appropriate CAD, visual aids, and annotations, including in-process specification and quality checks 
• Designs efficient layouts (2D and 3D) for assembly stations and lines, buffer locations, docks and warehousing, material flow, shipping, etc. 
• Plans and implements efficient material flow of parts using various methods, such as congestion & Euclidean layouts, kitting/sequencing methods, value added delivery methods from 3PLs, etc. 
• Performs process analysis and simulation (Discrete Event Simulation) to validate and establish process cycle times, throughputs, buffers, failure rates, etc. 
• Drives efforts to reduce waste and non-value-added activity in assembly processes and establish lean manufacturing culture 
• Maintains a PFEP for lineside presentation and delivery of parts and define delivery methods, part presentation, and establish line side min-max quantities 
• Provides industrial engineering expert input to cross-functional engineering projects with product, engineering, supply chain, and other manufacturing teams as necessary 
• Participates as a subject matter expert in all high-level strategic discussions related to manufacturing, such as capacity planning, forecasting and ramp up calculations, value stream mapping, buffers between processes, etc. 
• Provides inputs and support to manufacturing systems (MES, WMS, etc.) development efforts within the company 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing)
• 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment performing industrial engineering tasks 
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects with diverse teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment 
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, with emphasis on manufacturing planning, material flow, and process improvement 
• Experience with automotive chassis fabrication, paint, interior and trim, sub-assembly, and general assembly 
• Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies 
• Demonstrated results with lean principles, VSM, 5S, etc. 
• Layout development experience (AutoCAD or similar 2D/3D software) 
• Time-study and pre-determined time standards experience (MODAPTS, MOST, etc.) 

• Discrete Event Simulation (Flexsim or similar) 
• Prior experience with Porsche vehicles (earlier models) 
• Prior experience in a rapid growth environment 

Skills/Abilities and Attributes 

• Strong ability to coach and lead fellow team members within the department 
• Leads inter-departmental collaboration and communication to drive projects forward
• Extensive detailed material flow analysis experience to make data-influenced decisions and summarize results to present from techs on the floor to leadership 
• Experience with developing, optimizing, and analyzing assembly and test processes 
• Strong project management skills 
• Experience driving cross-functional change within large organizations 
• Experience bringing teams and processes from a development phase to full production 
• Experience designing greenfield facility layouts and/or material flow strategy 
• Strong mechanical intuition and extensive hands-on experience modifying jigs, fixtures, and coordinating equipment installations 
• Advanced knowledge and experience with industrial engineering methods such as lean manufacturing methods, takt/cycle time calculations, throughput, buffer development, process flow, standard work instructions, ergonomic work layouts, time standards (MODAPTS, MOST, MTM), Value Stream Mapping, pull systems (Kanban), waste reduction, etc. 
• Experience with manufacturing engineering methods such as Design for Manufacturing, root cause analyses, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs),
• Ability to use engineering tools such as simulation (FlexSim or similar), flow planning (FactoryFlow, Flow Planner, etc.), Process planning software, etc. 
• Must be able to read and/or create CAD documents, including parts/components models, 3D CAD (Catia, Solidworks, etc.), and create layouts (AutoCAD) 
• Comfortable working with BOMs, enterprise and manufacturing systems (PLM, ERP, MES, WMS, etc.), Material planning documents (PFEP, MRP), etc. 
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment 
• Possesses presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company 
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others 
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines 
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently 
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines 
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic 

Physical Demands/Work Environment 

• Must be able to travel for business, including occasional travel by commercial airplane 
• Must be able to work and stand on concrete for extended periods
• Must be able to reach in and work safely in and around vehicles 
• Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly, hear, and be heard and understood in person 
• Must be able to work in a busy/fast paced automotive shop environment 
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs., infrequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to work in a seated, standing, and/or walking position for long periods of time 
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended periods 
• Speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone 
• Must be able to work extended hours 
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the production environment 

Equal Employment OpportunityWe are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

Department: Engineering
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position