Job Description:
Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for an Industrial Engineer in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP's manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.
Job Description:
Mueller's manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As an Industrial Engineer, you will be tasked with the analysis and maintenance for processes and standards, special order processing, and estimating labor costs for new products. You will also collect, prepare, and analyze data for standards development and Industrial Engineering projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct time studies and work measurement for production processes to optimize production efficiency.
- Develop and implement labor standards for production operations to ensure consistent quality and output.
- Analyze and develop labor cost estimates for new product introductions and process improvements.
- Maintain routings and process maps to accurately reflect labor standards and improve process flow.
- Identify and implement improvements in labor, tooling, materials, and process flow to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Conduct detailed analysis to determine machining rates and economics, and make recommendations to optimize production.
- Assist in auditing manufacturing equipment to identify and address inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Utilize industrial training and expertise to make recommendations regarding work methods, staffing requirements, and capital expenditures for plant and equipment upgrades.
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to communicate at various levels within the organization.
- Ability to effectively work in a team. Knowing role on team, based on project/task with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
- Understand plant material flow in a high mix, medium volume manufacturing plant
- Strong statistical analysis background
- Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing
- Ability to prepare capacity and cost studies
- Statistical methods (SPC, Pre-Control, Capability Indices)
- Problem solving (DMAIC, 8D, RCCM, PDCA)
- Risk analysis (PFMEA, DFMEA)
- CAD (AutoCAD/Solidworks)
- GD&T
- Strong organizational skills
- Efficient in 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream-Mapping
- Demonstrated past of developing and managing KPIs and metrics.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or other Engineering disciplines with 2+ years' experience in Industrial Engineering - or - 5+ years' experience in similar field
Preferred:
- Lean Six Sigma - green or black belt training an asset
- JD Edwards E1 ERP system experience a major plus
- PMP/PMI an asset
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between
- Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in weight in all directions.
- Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.
- Ability to occasionally stoop, crouch, or kneel.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.
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