AddressThe Senior Project Engineer - Industrial Engineering will develop methods to increase productivity, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and manage operations more effectively.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide Industrial Engineering analysis, typically in a lead role while occasionally managing smaller projects, to:
Perform process improvement studies to develop more efficient processes and operations.
Observe operations, collect data, and perform process validation and maintain necessary documentation.
Demonstrate significant knowledge of automotive material flow from docks to the point of fit.
Spend time on the plant floor to learn current processes.
Support layout engineers with market and flow design improvements.
Develop materials management analysis which may include:
Storage analysis and layouts for warehouse and market areas
Material flow analyses to improve material movement through facilities
Dock utilization analyses to determine quantities, types, and locations of shipping/receiving docks
Estimated labor and material handling equipment requirements
Assist clients in increasing productivity within their processes and operations by applying lean principles.
Use various problem-solving methodologies to identify the root causes of problems so that process improvements can be developed/recommended to eliminate the root causes.
Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis.
Confer with customers to implement plans and recommendations.
Support the development of various reports and presentation materials for presentations, and lead presentations as needed.
Support and work with many different levels within the organization.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university preferred. A Master’s Degree is also preferred, but not required. Will consider years of experience in lieu of degree requirements.
EXPERIENCE :
Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) / Material Flow Production floor experience/management preferred.
Significant knowledge of automotive material flow from docks to the point of fit.
8 or more years of progressively more responsible previous experience, especially involving Material Planning and Logistics in a manufacturing setting.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Among the skills and competencies that will contribute to success in this position are:
Creativity
Critical thinking
Listening skills
Math/data analysis skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Writing skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software
Proficiency/certification with predetermined labor standards systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, etc.) is a plus
CategoryManufacturing
FunctionEngineering
Req IDJN -052024-121139
