Manufacturing Industrial Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

Our client in Fairfield, NJ is looking for an onsite, direct hire Manufacturing Industrial Engineer.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, systems engineering, value engineering, or related engineering field with concentrated technical knowledge and previous experience in precision metals and plastics manufacturing and/or complex finished device assemblies. 

Responsibilities:

• This role is fundamentally based on long-standing best practices in industrial engineering principles: identifying waste, defining value streams, productivity optimization, kanban setups, takt time studies, labor tracking, ergonomics, material flow, pFMEA, and similar Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Support new business development with the purpose of generating accurate and detailed costing proposals that exceed customer expectations for quality, price, and delivery.
• Support on-going business with opportunities for value-analysis / value engineering by driving continuous improvement and iterative design proposals for our customers seeking future cost savings, further vertical integration, or scalability of existing products.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial engineering, Systems engineering, Value engineering)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in value engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing costing, or related role in the manufacturing industry, with specific experience utilizing industry 4.0 best practices and/or Lean
• Experience working for a Contract Manufacturer or OEM
• Strong engineering background with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment
• Ability to identify the best possible manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks or equipment CAD/CAM software packages for estimating and DFM purposes
• Experience in product level design for manufacture (DFM)
• Ability to collaborate across engineering Centers of Excellence for multi-plant vertically integrated proposals
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in cost estimation
• Understanding of associated Regulatory / Quality requirements for MedTech Industry (ISO13485; FDA; CFR820 Part 11 Compliance, GxP, MedAccred)

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