Industrial Engineer

Job Description: The Role: Candidate will be responsible for developing industrial engineering methods in the areas of factory layout and capacity. Working closely with process engineering and manufacturing, the Industrial Engineer will create and validate capacity models for every equipment type. The candidate will be primarily responsible to support corporate objectives of on-time delivery and productivity improvement   In this role you will: Maintain and update master data in ERP system, MES and capacity models to aid production Immediately drive Manufacturing Lead Time reduction projects Candidate will lead and implement projects to improve operational efficiency and deliver savings which support corporate objectives of on-time delivery, productivity, scrap reduction, etc. Work with teams to identify problems, analyze information and develop and implement process solutions Time study critical (bottleneck) processes and build capacity models Time study all processes and build capacity models for essential equipment’s (bottleneck and SPOF) Develop and validate a capacity models to predict equipment quantities to meet technology ramps Facilitate the timely and successfully transfer of demand between capacity constrained plants Develop Value Stream Maps to improve material, process and communication flows Support the implementation of lean manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training and employee involvement Responsible for design of manufacturing processes, layouts of manufacturing plants, tools, jigs, and assembly lines Support and manage KPI’s (Key Performance Indicator) for operations ​Traits we believe make a strong candidate: Excellent communication skills to clearly communicate ideas to all levels within the organization Ability to lead teams and implement projects through continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma (DMAIC) with hands-on application - engaging floor practitioner Experience in leading and implementing Lean systems at the plant level (e.g. 6S, Kaizen events, line balancing, Kanban systems, and Value Stream Mapping) Experience with time and motion studies Experience with capacity modelling Experience with ERP system (SAP) is a plus Routinely works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and valuation criteria for obtaining results Experience in Advanced MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint Experience with production planning and scheduling is a plus Minimally a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline; Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical with applicable experience. Minimally 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing with demonstrated success in yield improvement and rework/waste reduction Ideal candidate will have experience with Solidworks and/ or AutoCAD Experience with designing equipment layout and work flow Experience with cleanroom facilities is beneficial ​Your success will be measured by: Successfully improve manufacturing lead/cycle time showcasing leadership and teamwork  Creatively improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and capacity for bottleneck equipment’s Take the initiative to look for and take advantage of opportunities  Take independent actions and calculated risks Motivated and self-directed team player with good interpersonal skills Actively seeks solutions to problems with minimum guidance Demonstrates interest in learning and having a proactive style