Manufacturing engineer / industrial engineer - united states, orangeburg

manufacturing engineer, assembly background                                         orangeburg, sc  

company profile:

award winning manufacturer of consumer products and a world leader in outdoor products
over 330 years of innovation and production
community involvement

 what this company offers you:

comprehensive benefits and salary program
medical plans to choose from plus dental, vision, and prescription plan
health savings account (hsa) and flexible spending accounts available
std and ltd coverage plans plus a variety of other plans related to health, accident, etc. are available
401k with match
chance to be part of a proud team manufacturing award winning products recognized worldwide

the role you will play:

the primary focus is identifying and implementing process improvements and cost reductions using accepted industrial engineering and lean manufacturing methodologies. this position will also support various projects related to new and redesigned project launches. reports to manufacturing engineering manager.

plan utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of the operations.
analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow diagrams, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
design, purchase, and install equipment, fixtures, specialty assembly tools, product lift assists and storage devices.
develop new manufacturing processes, including layouts, pfd, pfmea, cp, work instructions and training materials.
troubleshoot daily manufacturing issues.
occasional travel to domestic and international sites.

background profile:

bachelor’s in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field from a 4- year college
3 years minimum experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
demonstrated project management experience
knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies and principles. formal training and experience implementing lean strategies to improver process flow and reduce cost.
ability to read and interpret drawing requirements and specifications
computer skills(needed but not limited to)  – ms office (word, excel, powerpoint, project), autocad, 3d cad software
excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills are required.
strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required. 
demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
prefer manufacturing / assembly automation experience
hands on

Apply to this job now Report abuse

More jobs