Published: Feb 19, 2025 - The Industrial Engineer is tasked with enhancing operational efficiencies by analyzing data and managing project executions to reduce waste and costs. Responsibilities include developing systems for better financial planning and cost analysis, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring equipment and process capacities meet production forecasts. The role also involves leading product transfers and new development projects, advising on product design, and participating in cross-functional teams.

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1. Industrial Engineer, Apex Systems Solutions, Orlando, FL
Job Summary:
- Support Flight Development Technician Services and Thermal Applications & Mechanisms Group.
- Synthesize customer needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Provide monthly and intermittent reporting on various team performance metrics from database activity.
- Write requirements for developers and develop when needed.
- Use of the various Oracle Discrete Manufacturing modules to develop the implementation plan for work, estimating work in process, scheduling resources.
- Establish and maintain interfaces with multiple JPL customers.
- Partners with other engineers in resolving complex system integration and testing tasks
- Partners with other engineers in anomaly resolution of varied and complex issues
- Presents analysis to other engineers, project personnel and management at project reviews
- Analysis of situation or data requires identification, review and interpretation of complex factors as well as decisions as to policies, procedures and practices.
- Regular use of creativity and innovation to address important issues.
- Coordinate with internal customers and technicians to obtain test and setup requirements.
- Attend and contribute to software system test readiness reviews.
- Serving as a liaison between IT and end users
- Develop block diagrams for current and replacement equipment, develop/review upgrade proposals, and suggest the next action/direction for keeping the facility ready for testing and meeting future needs.
Skills on Resume:
- Systems Engineering (Hard Skills)
- Oracle Discrete Manufacturing (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Software Development (Hard Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Test Planning (Hard Skills)
- Innovation (Soft Skills)
2. Industrial Engineer, Quantum Industrial Parts, Louisville, KY
Job Summary:
- Support driving waste and cost out of the operation through data analysis and execution of proposed projects.
- Review production processes, engineering specifications, and performance data to implement improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, and overall performance
- Develop management control systems and data tracking to make financial planning and cost analysis more efficient in the factory
- Identify Manufacturing Process constraints and design and implement Manufacturing Process Improvements.
- Verify BOM accuracy and create Time standards.
- Document preparation of work instructions.
- Identify and select Manufacturing Capital Equipment and prepare necessary appropriations requests.
- Compare forecasts against Machine and Process capacities and implement improvement plans.
- Establishing unique routing for special products.
- Advise Product Engineering on product development and design.
- Participating in appropriate cross-functional programs and projects.
- Lead Interplant Product Transfer projects and New Product Development projects.
Skills on Resume:
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Financial Planning (Hard Skills)
- Manufacturing Process Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Management (Hard Skills)
- Technical Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
3. Industrial Engineer, Delta Manufacturing, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Develops process improvements through analyzing processes and data.
- Trains staff when a new process is implemented to ensure standardized processes are taught.
- Creates designs and writes process manuals/ instructions.
- Drafts and designs the layout of new and existing equipment, materials, and workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Communicates with management and user personnel to develop production and work standards
- Estimates production costs, cost-saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
- Designs redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
- Maintains knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods, and trends and developments in technology and equipment; applies this knowledge to maintain the organization's competitive edge.
- Ensure all NCR (Non-Conformances Report) are investigated and close on time.
- Develop and foster quality awareness and teamwork among all the production employees.
- Upkeep and maintain production areas using 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and good manufacturing practices.
- Perform any other relevant and related responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time as required by the superior.
- Train and develop management trainees and interns
Skills on Resume:
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Staff Training (Soft Skills)
- Process Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Workspace Layout Design (Hard Skills)
- Cost Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Ergonomics (Hard Skills)
- Best Practices Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Quality Management (Soft Skills)
4. Industrial Engineer, Precision Tech Innovations, Raleigh, NC
Job Summary:
- Efficiently Converts Raw Materials into Finished Goods, Optimise the Supply Chain and Analyses and improves Performance
- Responsible for supporting the submissions of small to large minor and major capital projects
- Analysis liaising with key cross-functional stakeholders to gain alignment on the proposal.
- Review and approve proposed equipment layouts, operational designs and material flows
- Impact direct cost elements, with a vision toward achieving plant long-term objectives.
- Compile inputs for sourcing decision making and make recommendations for the Role of each Site
- Support activities prioritized to drive improvements in service levels, product design criteria and cost.
- Support the IE managers in the review of global benchmarking data to improve performance.
- Engage with the Global Community of Practices and share global performance initiatives and information across the supply community.
- Lead Continuous Improvement of cycle time & Efficiency by using Value-Stream-Mapping to identify waste in the process
- Space optimization by optimal Layout Design that supports the business requirements, safety & ergonomic requirements
- Optimize Material flow to the production floor
Skills on Resume:
- Supply Chain Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Capital Project Support (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Alignment (Soft Skills)
- Layout Design Review (Hard Skills)
- Cost Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Benchmarking (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Material Flow (Hard Skills)
5. Industrial Engineer, Automation Engineering Co., Tulsa, OK
Job Summary:
- Develop efficient ways to maximize production efficiency and reduce waste from perspective of people, machines, materials, and energy to make a product or service
- Identify and improve potential areas for continuous improvement, optimizing workflow process and increasing capacity.
- Develop and improve plant layout for improved space utilization
- Lead process development and validation efforts, ensure validated processes are sustainable and achieve expected output and results
- Analyze manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
- Study product requirements and design manufacturing and information systems to meet requirements.
- Evaluate the accuracy of production and testing equipment.
- Design and develop manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, and related fixtures and tooling
- Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance to ensure line extension and product tooling requirements
- Ensure effective transfer of production processes and methods.
- Ensure that all operations carried out are within the specifications as written in the procedures and work instructions
- Develop equipment and machine specifications documentation and work with vendors
Skills on Resume:
- Production Efficiency (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Space Utilization (Hard Skills)
- Process Validation (Hard Skills)
- Process Flow Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Systems Design (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Collaboration (Soft Skills)
6. Industrial Engineer, NextGen Industrial Tools, Reno, NV
Job Summary:
- Participate in the implementation of state-of-the-art scheduling, simulation, and optimization tools
- Participate in consulting projects with the roles of data analysis and simulation modeling
- Identify client opportunities, formulate fact-based deductions, and present findings at the client executive management level
- Work side by side and on the site with the client by utilizing resources and knowledge to achieve project goals on time
- Deliver tasks on time and within budget and in line with client expectations
- Deliver multiple pieces of work in parallel, both client-facing and internal
- Support customer support activities
- Support sales activities by developing solution demos for clients
- Facility layout design, warehouse design, supply chain analysis, simulation, and optimization
- Train clients on best practices of using simulation software
- Help clients optimize planning & scheduling by implementing optimization software
- Help client decision-makers by demonstrating the value and priority of initiatives based on the objectives and expected results
- Ensuring high-quality documentation of the implementation, making the first test of the adaptation and development, giving the key user training and user support
Skills on Resume:
- Scheduling and Optimization Tools (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Client Management (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
- Task Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Sales Support (Soft Skills)
- Facility & Supply Chain Design (Hard Skills)
- Customer Success (Soft Skills)
7. Industrial Engineer, Standard Industrial Corp., Madison, WI
Job Summary:
- Time Studies to support headcount requirements for existing and future programs.
- Responsible for special projects to include dock capacity evaluations, material flow analysis, root cause analysis for inventory control issues.
- Evaluation of space utilization compared to the original contract agreements.
- Evaluation and analysis of contract requirements compared to the actual (including headcount, equipment, handling, and space requirements.
- Training of facility personnel (Inventory Control and Cycle Counters) for inventory control and material handling requirements.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Standard to support the facility with maintaining or obtaining compliance.
- Perform Time Studies to support piece price billing alternatives.
- Lead and Support Problem-Solving Teams within the facilities.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Industry Standards and new technology for continuous improvement of work environment.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the Warehouse Management System capabilities.
- Validate safe working practices at each facility on an ongoing basis.
- Participate in Request for Proposal response activities to include the following Pricing development, assist with the understanding scope and customer expectations, Operations design, Project management, Developing transition timelines and Participating in customer presentations
Skills on Resume:
- Time Studies (Hard Skills)
- Special Projects Management (Hard Skills)
- Space Utilization Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Contract Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Training (Soft Skills)
- ISO 9001 Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Warehouse Management System (Hard Skills)
8. Industrial Engineer, Progressive Systems Inc., Columbia, SC
Job Summary:
- Use of continual improvement tools to optimize manufacturing processes
- Work closely with Operations to identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, training needs, and continual improvement initiatives
- Implementation of quality controls as an effort to develop and improve process capabilities and product yields
- Development and implementation of process monitoring tools such as statistical process controls (SPC), and integrating them into the manufacturing facility
- Optimization of stable processes by conducting yield improvement analysis and efforts
- Conduct root cause analyses on nonconforming materials and reporting findings to Management and, as applicable, to customers
- Work with Process Engineers in cross-functional team environments, analyzing and understanding defects, and working to optimize processes
- Performs production readiness review for new product introduction (NPI).
- Develop, establish, and analyze master manufacturing schedules in sufficient detail to monitor progress,
- Assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner.
- Use the critical path methodology and application in network development, analysis, and problem-solving.
- Optimize the sequence of operations and workflow.
- Create crew plans to ensure resources are allocated and used appropriately
Skills on Resume:
- Process Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Identifying Inefficiencies (Hard Skills)
- Quality Control (Hard Skills)
- Process Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Yield Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Production Scheduling (Hard Skills)
9. Industrial Engineer, Efficient Production Services, Fargo, ND
Job Summary:
- Initiate & lead infrastructure improvement projects utilizing Industrial Eng. methodologies (Jigs, CR Equipment, Systems, Working area standard).
- Line design optimization focusing on the critical path, eliminating non-value-added activities & outsourcing “none core activities”
- Develop and conduct work measurement procedures and time and motion studies.
- Complete observation and analysis of personnel and work procedures to determine time and motion requirements of job duties.
- Analyze work study data and equipment specifications to establish time and production standards.
- Adjust job specifications and production rates accordingly for incentive-paid jobs.
- Study machinery/equipment needs, the sequence of operations to be performed and the flow of materials.
- Assist in developing and exploring potential floor layouts and designs to improve and facilitate product movement throughout the DC.
- Discuss and review improved workflow and efficiency initiatives with managers and employees.
- Plan training programs to promote efficient personnel utilization and improve work performance.
- Promote safety within the facility.
Skills on Resume:
- Industrial Engineering Methodologies (Hard Skills)
- Process Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Time and Motion Study (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis and Standards Setting (Hard Skills)
- Workflow and Layout Design (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Training and Development (Soft Skills)
- Safety Management (Hard Skills)
10. Industrial Engineer, Summit Industrial Solutions, Lincoln, NE
Job Summary:
- Analyze the flow of stock and reporting and Supply Chain reports
- Implementation of various business processes and systems
- Forecast and monitoring orders to forecast plans
- Implement continuous improvement processes and data analysis
- Plan/write the programming code as necessary
- Ensure the end product meets functional goals expected of the product on required schedules.
- Design and develop HMI applications.
- Design and review Instrument & IO network architecture.
- Support the creation of technical product documentation and information.
- Provide on-site assistance during system start-up, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Estimate and report project status.
Skills on Resume:
- Stock Flow Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Business Process Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Order Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Programming (Hard Skills)
- Schedule Management (Soft Skills)
- HMI Design (Hard Skills)
- Technical Documentation (Hard Skills)