Industrial Engineer
$80,000–$140,000 year
On-sitePlatte City, Missouri, United States or Platte, South Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Design and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for diesel and natural gas generator systems to improve production efficiency and capacity. Lead prototype builds, pilot production, and new product introductions while collaborating with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. Develop manufacturing layouts, workstation designs, and material flow to maximize productivity, and implement automation, tooling, and fixtures to enhance performance. Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Statistical Process Control. Evaluate manufacturing investments through cost analysis and ROI studies, ensuring compliance with safety policies and quality standards. Maintain engineering documentation and process standards while supporting supplier development and ERP/MRP integration.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing process design and optimization
- Experience analyzing manufacturing data and implementing process improvements
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
- Ability to walk throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and access production areas
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to wear required PPE while working in manufacturing environments
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. to be considered for this role
- Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen (including THC)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in generator manufacturing, power generation, heavy equipment, or electromechanical assembly
- Experience supporting high-volume or mixed-model manufacturing operations
- Experience transitioning products from engineering design into production
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R, and process validation
- Experience designing manufacturing tooling and fixtures
- Experience implementing automation and robotics into manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience or certification
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