Industrial Engineer

1 month ago


Buffalo Grove, United States Flex Full time

Job Posting Start Date 11-12-2024 Job Posting End Date 01-11-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Industrial Engineer located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Industrial Engineering Manager, the Industrial Engineer is responsible for increasing productivity through the management of workers, methods of business organization, and technology to solve organizational, production, and related problems efficiently.

What a typical day looks like:

* Provides process time estimation to the quote team.
* Simulates process, materials and manufacturing workflow and gives input to process engineer by using REFA, MOST, WITNESS and or adequate tools.
* During NPI coordinates process planning and set up with respect to takt, cycle time and direct labor requirement.
* Reviews result during prototyping and trial runs and gives feedback to NPI and sales team, work measurement programs and examines work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
* Examines staff utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to define efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
* Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocation work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
* Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
* May develop management systems for cost reviews, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.
* Develops management control systems to aid in financial planning and cost reviews, and design production planning and control systems to coordinate activities and ensure product quality.
* Designs or improve systems for the physical distribution of goods and services, as well as defining the most efficient plant locations.
* Manages and supports initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost and improve performance in constrained areas like Lean, Automation and/or Six Sigma projects.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, related field.
* 4+ years of experience as an industrial or process engineer - working in a manufacturing environment.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD regarding floor layout design and optimization.
* Previous experience with capacity analysis, time studies, Labor costs and reduction,
* Comfortable communicating with and presenting to internal and external customer audiences.
* Experience with continuous improvement, including but not limited to leading Kaizens, Small Group Activities and other cross functional, on-site lean events.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

* Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
* Life Insurance
* Matching 401K
* PTO
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).


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