Fehrer Industrial Engineering Assistant

SUMMARY:

Provides assistance to Industrial Engineers in resolving process and/or equipment problems. Works with production to resolve manufacturing problems to ensure that process specifications are followed. Run engineering tests and experiments; collects data; reports results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with safety and housekeeping practices, company policies and procedures
• Provides assistance to Industrial Engineers in resolving process and/or equipment problems
• Actively participate in lean/5S/continuous improvement/ cost savings activities related to the facility as needed across the plant
• Plan, run and test experiments as requested by supervisor
• Collect and summarize data, generate reports for supervisor
• Write memos, technical reports and process specification revisions.
• Confers with operations to observe, inspect machinery determining root causes of malfunction while performing diagnostic checks
• Work from diagrams, schematics, prints, work orders, and comply with specifications as required, use all tools and measuring instruments familiar to the trade
• Write and update work instructions, BOM’s and provide assistance in time studies and routings
• Assists in planning, oversight, and completion of projects, overseeing progress, and scheduling Work with outside contractors on various plant projects and repairs
• Conduct audits and assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies.  Understand and maintain audit compliance as it relates to the industrial engineering function.  This would include: IATF, ISO, and TISAX.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines established by the company. Encourage safe practices and a safety-first mindset among coworkers.
• Additional duties as needed and assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology, applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment design
• Knowledge of raw materials and production processes.
• Ability to use hand tools, strong math skills, ability to read and edit blueprints, and perform SPC charting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Employee must have working knowledge of manufacturing environment. Must be self-motivated and possess well developed leadership skills.

• 1-3 years in Industrial, Mechanical or related field

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret basic instructions and required documents.  Has the ability to respond and communicate complicated instruction and basic directions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematics.

• Mathematics—knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics and how they apply

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

• Ability to apply principles of logic to duties and  responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Requires the ability to stand and walk up to 6-8 hours per day.
• Occasionally may be required to lift items up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally rotate shifts for studies and training of new processes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal amount of sitting and standing, above average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer. 

• Management team and production staff.
• May also work with vendors and suppliers.