Focal Point, LLC · 2 months ago
Industrial Engineer II
US-WI-Kenosha
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLegrand has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer II to join the Lighting Sector Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and leading continuous improvement efforts within Operations and will plan and execute operational launch-related activities required for successful product releases and engineering change implementations.
Industrial ManufacturingLightingManufacturingSmart Building
Responsibilities
Proactively identify and address areas of opportunity and collaborate across the organization using lean techniques to improve safety and ergonomics, eliminate bottlenecks, increase quality, and reduce cost across the Operations department
Partner with product engineering to plan and drive launch-related operational activities. This includes, but is not limited to, layout redesigns, design verification build (DVB) management, manufacturing cell development, creation and maintenance of standard work, product costs, and throughput analysis
Technical production lead for the launch of new products and changes on existing products with a focus on process and quality
Review bill of materials and labor costing to establish routings for new and existing products; report and perform regular maintenance to keep information current
Own the creation and maintenance of Standard Work and Visual Aids for assembly
Lead business efforts in implementation of lean manufacturing concepts including executing strategies, training employees, facilitating kaizen events, and auditing areas to ensure sustainability of improvements
Extract and analyze process data to develop strategies to drive process improvement. Monitor trends in performance indicators to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness
Coordinate activities in scrap reduction, elimination of rework, material variances, labor variances, safety and ergonomic evaluations, and overall continuous improvement
Analyze current capabilities versus future production needs based on expected customer demand and establish machine, tooling, and process requirements
Troubleshoot processes and quality defects in areas of responsibility
Keep up to date on changes and advances in technology and best practices, incorporating new techniques and tools where appropriate
Qualification
Required
3 -5 years of experience as an Industrial or Manufacturing Engineer, preferably with Operational Excellence or related experience
Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering or Science discipline is required
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and technologies. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 problem solving and root cause analysis techniques
Experience in project management with successful and timely implementation of project and continuous improvement initiatives
Must have a working knowledge and experience with ISO9001 requirements related to documentation, quality controls, training, product segregation requirements, and continuous improvement
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar modeling software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of work force including operators, supervisors, value stream managers, engineers and upper management. Must have the personality to run meetings and appropriately motivate others to action and alignment
Team player – demonstrated history of building rapport and quickly integrating with a new team
Preferred
Lean or Toyota Production Systems certifications are preferred, but not a requirement
Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
High employer 401K match
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
Paid time off to volunteer
Active/growing Employee Resource Group network
Company
Focal Point, LLC
Founded more than 25 years ago Focal Point, a brand of Legrand, is a Chicago-based architectural lighting and integrated acoustical systems manufacturer.
501-1000 employees
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