Industrial Engineer
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
Position Summary:
This position is for an Industrial Engineer supporting one or more of the production Facility in New Hampshire. This role will be responsible for assisting with the development of production operation time standards, tracking cost and schedule performance at the part level, establishment of efficiency calculations, capacity/manpower assessments, production layouts and process flows, cost reduction initiatives, and other process improvement activities. The role will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineers, CNC Programmers, Production Managers, Finance Department and other Support Teams to refine and improve production in Firearms Division.
- Define production rate standards and methodologies for the machining, testing and assembly operations.
- Complete detailed time studies for new and existing production processes including allowances for cycle work, periodic work and Personal Fatigue and Delay.
- Analyze motion and time studies, line balance and process flow to identify waste and implement improvements to work cells, areas, part manufacturing and processes to increase throughput and efficiency.
- Research, present and implement innovative solutions to production problems.
- Consider ergonomic and safety concerns in processes and identify solutions/improvements.
- Implement Lean Principles throughout the factory.
- Document and calculate cost savings utilizing established cost analysis tools.
- Complete plant layouts for machining and assembly operations.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Maintain and update router and cycle time date using Sig’s product life cycle database (Agile).
- Provide production floor support to maintain output and quality.
- Perform as technical leader for production personnel, junior Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers regarding production rates, methods, and layouts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- Proficiency with Video Time Study Software such as Timer Pro Professional or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with CAD for plant layouts.
- Must be able to demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Must be able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Possesses a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)