East Peoria, IL - Salary Range 67-102k
Job Brief
The Industrial Engineer I is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. This role utilizes enterprise standards to lead process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation related to continuous improvement directives.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations.
- Contributes to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
- Ensures ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation.
- Implements demand driven principals and strategies that support operational excellence and long-range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness)
- Ensures product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiency and lowest cost of operation.
- Contributes to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results.
- Deploys standards, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.
- Implements objectives including continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs.
- Works closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing Continuous Improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.
- Responsible for area layouts, process definition, and equipment justification, selection, and implementation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology
- 1-3 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment
- Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE)
- Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements
- Diverse skills and experience leading projects
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired results
- Experience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments
- Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict resolution
- Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or industrial technology
- 1-3 years of related engineering experience in a similar working environment
- Proficiency in CAD, including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or ProE
- Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of lean principles and process improvement
- Experience leading projects
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume and high-volume, low-mix production environments
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
Scuttlebutt Services is a veteran-owned and operated recruiting agency that connects veteran-friendly employers with qualified veteran candidates, including experienced corporate professionals and veterans transitioning to civilian work. It provides staffing, staff augmentation, contract-to-hire, and permanent-placement services across information technology, petrochemical, healthcare, finance and accounting, and other difficult-to-fill roles. Its mission is to support U.S. veterans and their families while helping employers find talent.
