Job Title Industrial Engineer
Work Location Address Indianapolis, Indiana
Responsibilities: " Establish standard times, Client projections, line balancing, and standard work element sheets for manufacturing operations.
" Conduct work measurement studies and classify activities as Value Added (VA) and Non-Value Added (NVA).
" Develop, optimize, and improve workstations in accordance with PFMEA recommendations, Control Plans, and process improvement initiatives.
" Create detailed workstation layouts, assembly cell layouts, and manufacturing line layouts.
" Define and document manufacturing processes for new, modified, or relocated production lines.
" Perform line balancing and determine workforce allocation requirements following process changes and modifications.
" Conduct 3M (Muda, Muri, Mura) analysis and ergonomic assessments using Yamazumi Charts.
" Identify and implement productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvement opportunities within manufacturing operations.
" Develop training materials and work instructions related to process, product, equipment, and manufacturing changes.
" Evaluate tooling, fixture, gauge, and equipment requirements and provide recommendations for manufacturing improvements.
" Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), including assessment of impacts on standard times and production processes.
" Analyze existing manufacturing processes and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance operational efficiency.
" Develop detailed layouts for equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.
" Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
" Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing manufacturing plans, operator work content, machine capability requirements, and quality verification processes.
" Lead capacity planning and capital expenditure forecasting activities.
" Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
" Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Tool Sheets, and Job Instructions.
" Provide technical support to production across multiple shifts and resolve manufacturing-related issues.
" Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and project updates for stakeholders.
" Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Education
" Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline.
" Master's Degree (MS/M.Tech) in a relevant engineering field is preferred.
Experience
" Minimum 8+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or related manufacturing environments.
" Experience supporting high-volume assembly operations and automated manufacturing systems.
" Proven experience in manufacturing process development, industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Technical Skills
" Time Studies and Work Measurement
" Standard Work Development
" Line Balancing and Client Planning
" Capacity Planning and Workforce Optimization
" Lean Manufacturing Principles
" Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
" PFMEA and Control Plans
" Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
" Ergonomic Analysis and Yamazumi Charts
" Process Mapping and Workflow Optimization
" Manufacturing Change Management