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Purpose/Summary

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment. The role involves analyzing current operations, designing innovative workflows, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance overall operational performance. .

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

Process Improvement & Optimization:

+ Analyze and evaluate current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements that reduce cycle times and increase throughput.

+ Design and optimize workflows, production layouts, and material flow to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.

+ Conduct time and motion studies to establish and maintain accurate labor standards and cycle times.

+ Implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

ERP System Maintenance:

+ Maintain and update the ERP system with accurate product cycle times, process improvements, and other production-related data.

+ Collaborate with the production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure ERP data reflects real-time manufacturing conditions and capabilities.

+ Monitor ERP data accuracy to support capacity planning, production scheduling, and inventory management.

+ Study the sequence of operations to design routings within the ERP system.

+ Ensures that the ERP system accurately reflects the manufacturing processes and data.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

+ Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and recommend actionable improvements.

+ Provide accurate and timely production data, including labor and material estimates, to support the quoting process for new and existing products.

+ Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations to management to support strategic decision-making.

Project Management:

+ Lead and manage process improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

+ Provide training and technical support to production teams on new or improved processes and equipment.

+ Act as a liaison between production, engineering, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of process improvements into the ERP system.

+ Performs other related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position)

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

+ (Preferred) Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

Experience:

+ 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing environment.

+ Hands-on experience with ERP systems, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

+ Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., QAD, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for production data management.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel).

+ Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) for facility layout and design.

+ Excellent project management and communication skills.

+ Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with cross-functional teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands/Environment

While performing the duties of this job, to sit; to use hands (to finger, handle, or feel), to reach with hands and arms, to stand, to talk, to hear, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, the specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, there is exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration and to outside weather condition.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Other Requirements

+  Up to 25% domestic travel and occasional international travel is required

+ Travel to visit other Akebono facilities may be required.  Therefore, the ability to drive a motor vehicle or fly is required.

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