Industrial Engineer
Organization: Muncie Power Products, Inc.
Location: Muncie, Indiana, United States
At Muncie Power, our products play a critical role in our society by powering the vehicles that develop key infrastructure, putting out dangerous fires, fixing the power lines that power our homes, and hauling away our garbage. Every team member at Muncie Power understands how important the success of our customers is to their communities. And that inherent value is carried throughout each team to ensure we’re providing the best for our customers. WHAT YOU’LL DOAnalyzing problems and developing solutions for manufacturing-related problems is where you strive. As an industrial engineer, you can work cross-functionally with teams to create company-wide improvements in the manufacturing process. Lead development of new or modified manufacturing processes and methods to reduce production costs, improve efficiency and quality, and facilitate processingAssist in updating and maintaining process routing systems to include proper routing sequences utilizing the preferred machining or assembly selection, tooling identification, and efficiency factors to provide minimum product costIf required, direct and instruct production and assembly personnel on process changes, tooling modifications, program changes, expected output, and other informationAssist in reviewing product design releases of existing and new parts and assemblies, and recommend design changes that will facilitate product manufacturing or reduce costsPerform preparation of manufacturing cost estimatesResponsible for researching, evaluating, recommending, and justifying replacement in the purchasing of additional equipment, including any peripheral equipmentPerform industrial engineering activities to provide manufacturing technical assistance, guidance, and servicesComplete corrective action requests as neededDevelop and maintain shop work standards, including floor studies by prescribed time study methods, estimate work standards, and time values when required, and write elemental descriptions for each operationMake delay studies to establish allowances; establish new job standards due to changes in engineering, methods, materials, tooling, equipment, or job contentWork with teams to mistake-proof methods and processesCollect and analyze data for statistical process controlTrain improvement teams to utilize Six Sigma or Lean methodology (as needed)Conduct work balance studiesConduct capability studiesParticipate in design for manufacturing effortsConduct process FMEAs for machining and assembly operationsAssist in the writing of ISO:9001 work instructionsResearch opportunities for material, machine, and tooling improvementsAssist in tooling design YOUR EXPERIENCES & SKILLSBachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, or other applicable engineering area, or relevant degreeExperience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or electronics environment is a plusKnowledge of manufacturing functions, including methods, processing, tooling, work standards, plant layout, and cost controls and reductionUtilize Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologyKnowledge and skills to develop automation and/or robotic operations are a plusAbility to read and comprehend detailed drawings, sketches, notes, and blueprintsKnowledge of metric dimensionsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingSelf-motivated with a strong desire to succeedFlexibility to effectively adapt to changing conditions and job assignmentsAbility to work well with others BENEFITSMedical, dental, and vision insurance, and zero cardLife, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurancesPrescription drug programsTelehealth Short-term and long-term disability, and flexible leaves of absenceEmployee assistance programs401k (match 50% on the first 6% of deferred compensation) and flexible spending plans3 weeks of paid time off 9 paid holidaysWellness and Engagement Location: Yorktown, IN Department: Operations Distribution & Assembly Work environment: Warehouse/Assembly/Distribution/Manufacturing Reports to: Director of Operations – Muncie Shift type: Monday–Friday (8-5) Variable Workplace arrangement: On-site Supervises: N/A Salary Grade: 17 SAFETY NOTICEThis position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicles (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.” To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.