Job Information
BYRNES AND RUPKEY Industrial Engineer in WATERLOO, Iowa
Job Title:
Industrial Engineer
Location:
Rochester, Minnesota
Salary:
$65-80 DOE
Job Summary of the Industrial Engineer:
Identify issues regarding product flow and apply lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks, minimize waste, and reduce work-in-progress (WIP). Oversee and manage Industrial Engineering (IE) operators and technicians, providing clear direction, fostering skill development, and enhancing team performance to support continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications of Industrial Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.
- Root cause analysis, practical problem-solving skills, and Industrial Services Data collection experience.
- Knowledge of LEAN principles
- Demonstrated ability to apply throughput improvement processes
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to focus on critical tasks.
Responsibilities of the Industrial Engineer:
- Lead and implement site lean activities such as 5S, standard work, visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to drive out waste and improve productivity.
- Lead the development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by serving as a proactive change agent who drives a culture of continuous improvement (CI) and operational excellence
- Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas including both manufacturing and office.
- Leads standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
- Develop detailed plans, drive project performance, and ensure timely completion of improvement projects and savings goals
- Develops, designs, and plans equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities.
- Key owner and stakeholder of equipment capital expenditures, including design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager and site Leadership team to develop continuous Improvement roadmap driving best-in-class performance
- Lead creation and enhancement of capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards.