Industrial Engineer

The Industrial Engineering role will be incorporated into the Manufacturing Engineering department which is responsible for establishing and continuously improving the Manufacturing Engineering organization and related engineering team, competencies, processes, tools and standards across all manufacturing locations. This role partners across manufacturing, engineering and supporting functions to effectively bring new products to market, create and improve world class operations for primaries, welding, paint, assembly, packing/bundling, load building and other core manufacturing processes. This position is also responsible for enabling a culture of change, transformation, and development in manufacturing through continuous improvement and lean concepts and philosophies.Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Engineering / Manufacturing Technology is preferred or equivalent work experienceWorking knowledge driving and implementing continuous improvement effortsProven team player, leadership, and communication skillsAbility to collaborate and partnerAbility to exercise sound judgement to balance business needs and achieve objectivesStrong oral, written and presentation skills at all levels of an organizationAbility to organize and manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritiesAction-oriented, self-starterPreferred Skills:Basic knowledge of Microsoft office toolsWorking knowledge of manufacturing systems and tools such as ERP, MES, Solidworks, PDM, and AutoCADProvide data/data analytics in support of departmental and other functional areas needsJob Duties:Lead large, complex projects, of substantial cost and impact to the organization as neededHelps conduct constraint analysis and capacity planning initiatives and supports and executes plans to design and implement improvements to manufacturing layouts, equipment, tools, workforce plans, technology and solutions to ensure capacity meets demandKey stakeholder and in new product development process with emphasis on design for manufacturability on the front end, seamless launch, and ownership on the back end in the areas of labor standards, layouts, and flowFocused on Safety, Ergonomics, Quality, First Pass Yield, Material Presentation, Material Flow, Inventory Reduction, Cost Reduction, Product Availability, Capacity, and ProductivityEnsures the Industrial Engineering role stays current with best practices, trends, advancements, and incorporates this knowledge into new products and processesRoutinely make decisions to resolves manufacturing problems to meet customer safety, design, quality, delivery, and cost expectationsReview, recommend, prioritize and support process and machine/equipment development activities to include capital equipment justification, specification, and procurementResponsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes that are safe, ergonomic, robust, repeatable, process capable, and balancedResponsible for developing process documents, work instructions, and accurate costingResponsible for the deployment of labor production targets, by line or area that are measured, visible, obtainable, and are displayed on a real time basisActively pursues and implements continuous improvement tools and methods such as Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, process FMEA’s, and Lean initiatives that ensure manufacturing operations production process’s meet or exceed customer expectationsTeaching and developing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous ImprovementIt is, and will continue to be, the policy of Sukup Manufacturing Co. to practice a program of equal employment designed to assure that all employment decisions and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without unlawful regard to race, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, age or sex.In addition to providing equal employment opportunities, it is also our policy to provide an environment free from unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Any alleged violation of this policy will be investigated and disciplinary action will follow as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr