Industrial Engineer Associate

Work with the Supply Chain department to develop and sustain efficient operational methods for engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain that improve profitability.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain manufacturing methods within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure accurate costing and planning
• Develop and maintain the Methods of Manufacture (MOM) "Bill of Materials & Bill of Operations" for products within the ERP system
• Establish new products in the ERP system to ensure proper material transactions and cost setting
• Phase-in methods and product structure changes for existing products in the ERP system from Engineering Change Notices (ECN's)
• Observe, troubleshoot, and take action in production to ensure accuracy and proper execution
• Review and audit job orders to ensure accurate time reporting and material transactions
• Analyze material transactions to maintain system effectiveness
• Develop procedures and work instructions with supporting documentation
• Provide backup for Planner Buyer
• Produce job orders and travelers within VMC operations and suppliers
• Ensure material transactions are executed properly, accurately, and timely

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Database management skills to efficiently sort and upload data
• Engineering level mathematical skills with respect to data management, statistics, and probability
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Knowledge of process improvement models such as Six Sigma or Kaizen 5S
• Knowledge of material properties and manufacturing processes for design
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Competencies

• Proven attention to detail
• Strong organization skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Able to sit at and work on a computer for extended periods
• Stand in and walk through the factory for extended periods
• Able to lift 10 pounds and reach & bend to retrieve documents in all areas of the operation

Work Environment

• Typical factory environment
• Typical office environment
• Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to ensure responsibilities are met

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
• Proficiency maintaining process and BOM structures within an ERP system