Industrial Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA area

Essential Responsibilities: Measure labor content of varying models in order to create standard staffing plans and production processes. Develop and install mixed model line balances to efficiently meet customer demand. Collaborate with operators and leadership to design and implement value stream layouts in the production workspace. Lead and participate in 5S exercises to remove operator’s frustrations and improve organization. Work together with the training manager to develop training content to ensure continuity of knowledge and maintain standard processes. Investigate and implement continuous improvement opportunities and ideas. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency or quality through fixturing opportunities and work with manufacturing engineers to develop and implement solutions. Create, in coordination with operators, production metrics to encourage self-measurement and engagement in success.

Desired Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering. Understanding of work measurement, line balancing, 5S, etc. Manufacturing experience Experience with 2D CAD software for layout development. Excellent communication skills with people in all levels of the organization. Ability to work flexible hours at times to accommodate 3rd shift operation. Action oriented, hands-on person who is excited to solve problems and continuously improve the production environment.