Industrial Engineer

Role: Industrial Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Onsite)

Mode: Full Time

Job Description

·         Establish standard times, manpower projections, line balancing, and standard work element sheets for manufacturing operations.

·         Conduct work measurement studies and classify activities as Value Added (VA) and Non-Value Added (NVA).

·         Develop, optimize, and improve workstations in accordance with PFMEA recommendations, Control Plans, and process improvement initiatives.

·         Create detailed workstation layouts, assembly cell layouts, and manufacturing line layouts.

·         Define and document manufacturing processes for new, modified, or relocated production lines.

·         Perform line balancing and determine workforce allocation requirements following process changes and modifications.

·         Conduct 3M (Muda, Muri, Mura) analysis and ergonomic assessments using Yamazumi Charts.

·         Identify and implement productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvement opportunities within manufacturing operations.

·         Develop training materials and work instructions related to process, product, equipment, and manufacturing changes.

·         Evaluate tooling, fixture, gauge, and equipment requirements and provide recommendations for manufacturing improvements.

·         Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), including assessment of impacts on standard times and production processes.

·         Analyze existing manufacturing processes and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance operational efficiency.

·         Develop detailed layouts for equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.

·         Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

·         Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing manufacturing plans, operator work content, machine capability requirements, and quality verification processes.

·         Lead capacity planning and capital expenditure forecasting activities.

·         Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

·         Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, Work

·         Instructions, Tool Sheets, and Job Instructions.

·         Provide technical support to production across multiple shifts and resolve manufacturing related issues.

·         Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and project updates for stakeholders.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

·         Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline.

·         Masters Degree (MS/M.Tech) in a relevant engineering field is preferred.

Experience

·         Minimum 8+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or related manufacturing environments.

·         Experience supporting high-volume assembly operations and automated manufacturing systems.

·         Proven experience in manufacturing process development, industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

·         Time Studies and Work Measurement

·         Standard Work Development

·         Line Balancing and Manpower Planning

·         Capacity Planning and Workforce Optimization

·         Lean Manufacturing Principles

·         Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

·         PFMEA and Control Plans

·         Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving

·         Ergonomic Analysis and Yamazumi Charts

·         Process Mapping and Workflow Optimization

·         Manufacturing Change Management.