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Openings >> Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Summary
Title:Industrial Engineer
ID:32736
Date Posted:Oct 20, 2020
Date to Apply By:N/A
Reports To or Hiring Manager:Shaun McMonigal
Department:674332
Shift:Monday-Friday
Grade Level:15
Employment Type:Full Time Exempt
Location:Claremont, NC
Proposed Salary Range:N/A
Description

JOB SUMMARY:

As a furniture manufacturing Industrial Engineer, you will assure highest quality, least costly manufacturing processes. You will perform a wide variety of engineering assignments in work measurement for the establishment of standards and improved flow. Work with cross-functional teams at multiple levels inside and outside our organization to implement improvements. Establish and maintain a working list of projects including priority based on fiscal impact. Establish a standardize schedule for updating of department projects with supply chain/stores team. Under direction of more senior engineers, design, develop, install, and document new and/or existing processes, equipment, and tooling. Ensure performance (business, profit, and manufacturing) to specification. Conduct cost reduction activities to determine material, labor, and overhead costs.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

  • Plan, conduct, and/or direct research and/or development work on complex projects requiring the origination and application of new and unique approaches.
  • Recommend changes in procedures, design or equipment where necessary.
  • Schedule projects to meet completion dates and technical specifications and review progress with management.
  • Works effectively with the procurement analyst on a variety of projects and initiatives to reduce cost and generate savings.
  • Develop, lead, and facilitate organizational improvement initiatives such as 5S, Lean, or standardized work practices
  • Coordinate and complete mandatory compliance reporting (EPA/OSHA/etc.)
  • Facilitate and coordinate day-to-day operation of production floor including purchasing of products or other tasks as required to maintain production
  • Identify optimum shipping methodology for cost and product protection
  • Other tasks as assigned by Management

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or technically related field required
  • 7 years of Furniture Manufacturing Product Engineering experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years Industrial Engineering experience in a fast pace furniture manufacturing environment required
  • Minimum of 1-year labor management experience

  • Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Projects, Word, PowerPoint and Visio

  • Project Management experience preferred

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Quality Management experience

  • Process Management experience

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