Industrial Engineer - Lean

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the every day with us!

Siemens is seeking an Industrial Engineer LEAN Professional, with highly developed problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently and independently. This position will primarily support the manufacturing growth of our manufacturing plant in Pendergrass, Georgia. Responsibilities include identifying & assisting with the elimination of safety concerns, detecting & mitigating quality issues, and recognizing productivity inefficiencies, then improving the methods and procedures. The successful individual will work closely with multiple departments including Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Production, creating a partnership between the departments.

**We will consider relocation for the right candidate**

You will make an impact by:

• The Industrial Engineer LEAN Professional will be primarily responsible for the development and implementation of complex performance improvement initiatives, such as:
• Lead manufacturing process improvement projects to evaluate existing processes to ensure effective operations, specifically targeting the ability to produce world-class motor assemblies using lean manufacturing principles
• Actively participates in the design phase of products to ensure Design-for-Manufacturing principles are incorporated and lean manufacturing methods can be utilized.
• Provides solutions to complex manufacturing process problems with limited direction, working in a cross functional environment
• Identify manufacturing issues (design/process/component) and drive resolution by leading cross-functional or project teams.
• Lead complex planning of equipment layout, workflow, and accident prevention measures to maintain optimum and safe utilization of plant resources.
• Lead and support strategic projects to bring new manufacturing capabilities into the facility through new capital equipment or modernization of existing equipment.
• Prepare standardized work instructions, workflow layouts, and material storage configurations.
• Coordinates necessary process changes (through standardization, improvement, simplification, discontinuance, or other methods) and assist in implementing solutions

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically, 3 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of key responsibilities and knowledge as presented above.
• Considerable experience utilizing problem solving tools & quality assurance methodologies including Plan-Do-Check-Act (A3), 8D, Kaizen, Lean Cell Design, Error-Proofing, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc.
• Project management skills, including developing project plans, timelines / schedules, budgets, proposed layouts, resource requirements, etc.
• Ability to lead / interact with teams to obtain consensus in developing processes
• Work closely with shop floor personnel to troubleshoot issues (manufacturing process, tooling, etc.) as they arise
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing time study skills and/or knowledge of predetermined time standard systems
• Green Belt/Black Belt LEAN certification or Six Sigma certification
• Value Stream mapping
• Experienced user of SAP and TeamCenter
• Experience with process FMEA

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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