Industrial Engineer - Mahle
Murfreesboro, TN
About the Job
SUMMARY
The Industrial Engineer's primary focus is optimization of processes that match the tooling, equipment and facility requirements and provide efficient, cost effective production lines that utilize operators and/or robotics in a mold and assembly operation. The Industrial Engineer is also responsible for contributing to the successful launch of MAHLE products and development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects and problem solving processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be fluent in English. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to communicate effectively with peers, managers, and directors, and to present to groups of customers or employees of the organization. Values and considers the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematics as typically taught during a four-year engineering college or university course.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete or abstract variables in standard and non-standard situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The Industrial Engineer's primary focus is optimization of processes that match the tooling, equipment and facility requirements and provide efficient, cost effective production lines that utilize operators and/or robotics in a mold and assembly operation. The Industrial Engineer is also responsible for contributing to the successful launch of MAHLE products and development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects and problem solving processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Development, implementation, and maintenance of Continuous Improvement projects that include: reduction in cycle times, reduction in scrap, the improvement of processes, etc.
- Assist in the education, coaching and mentoring of all employees in lean methodology and leading lean manufacturing initiatives and programs throughout the plant such as work flow improvement, 5S, work station efficiency, etc.
- Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
- Work with program management team members in order to meet new program launch timing. This will include the following:
- Participate in design reviews.
- Lead the MAHLE Manufacturing Optimization process:
- Develop and implement new line locations and layouts.
- Develop individual producer tasks.
- Ensure plant ergonomic requirements are met.
- Develop flow charts.
- Develop process FMEA's.
- Develop standard work charts.
- Develop WIP standards.
- Complete capacity analysis documentation for customers.
- Participate in product launch customer visits.
- Complete run at rate documentation.
- Create and enter new work centers, routings, production versions into SAP.
- Review facility utilization (i.e. presses, welders, leak testers, etc.) with production to establish capacity & capital requirements.
- Lead Continuous Improvement workshops for assigned areas.
- Develop and maintain production rates for assembly and Injection mold products.
- Support OEE and electronic reporting system maintenance.
- Develop and maintain work centers, routings and production versions in SAP Demonstrates drive and commitment in striving to attain results. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition setting high standards of performance in the pursuit of challenging goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Experience in plastic molding & assembly preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD is required.
- Automotive Industry Core Tools Certification desired
- Green Belt / Lean Kaizen certification desired
- 5 to 7years of experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be fluent in English. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to communicate effectively with peers, managers, and directors, and to present to groups of customers or employees of the organization. Values and considers the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematics as typically taught during a four-year engineering college or university course.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete or abstract variables in standard and non-standard situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Self-starter, highly motivated.
- Dynamic communication / inter-personal skills
- Highly organized and possess good decision-making skills.
- Must have demonstrable technical presentation skill.
- Superb computer literacy, including MS Office and SAP.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Working knowledge of ISO14001 and TS16949 standards, as applicable to the position.
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