Industrial Engineer 1

The Industrial Engineer plans the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve the efficiency of warehouse, manufacturing, and/or logistics operations. This role supports equipment, parts, and supply operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and environmental goals.

Position Responsibilities

May include:

• Analyze equipment capacity based on forecasted demand, product design changes, current equipment, and performance.
• Establish standards for process routings and create new routings according to those standards.
• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Assist in documenting and establishing work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor and material utilization.
• Follow directions to perform capacity analysis.
• Maintain routings according to Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) under close direction and following a defined process.
• Communicate with immediate team members and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion within budget.
• Establish continuous improvement goals and execute action plans.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic knowledge of (or desire to learn) manufacturing processes.
• Limited knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and database concepts.
• Basic understanding of Lean, Kaizen, and 5S principles preferred.
• Basic understanding of Routing and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Familiarity with Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) metrics.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge or desire to learn project management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams and build positive relationships.
• Good judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job.

Experience

• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehouse design, or process improvement.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field required.

People Management

• No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Some lifting may be required (up to 30 lbs.).

Reports To

• Supervisor or Manager

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company complies with all federal and state regulations and statutes regarding individuals with disabilities.