Industrial Engineer

Muncie Power Products, Inc.•Muncie, IN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

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 DO Analyzing 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, or other applicable engineering area, or relevant degree
Knowledge of manufacturing functions, including methods, processing, tooling, work standards, plant layout, and cost controls and reduction
Utilize Lean and/or Six Sigma methodology
Ability to read and comprehend detailed drawings, sketches, notes, and blueprints
Knowledge of metric dimensions
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
Flexibility to effectively adapt to changing conditions and job assignments
Ability to work well with others

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or electronics environment is a plus
Knowledge and skills to develop automation and/or robotic operations are a plus

Responsibilities

Lead development of new or modified manufacturing processes and methods to reduce production costs, improve efficiency and quality, and facilitate processing
Assist 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 cost
If required, direct and instruct production and assembly personnel on process changes, tooling modifications, program changes, expected output, and other information
Assist in reviewing product design releases of existing and new parts and assemblies, and recommend design changes that will facilitate product manufacturing or reduce costs
Perform preparation of manufacturing cost estimates
Responsible for researching, evaluating, recommending, and justifying replacement in the purchasing of additional equipment, including any peripheral equipment
Perform industrial engineering activities to provide manufacturing technical assistance, guidance, and services
Complete corrective action requests as needed
Develop 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 operation
Make delay studies to establish allowances; establish new job standards due to changes in engineering, methods, materials, tooling, equipment, or job content
Work with teams to mistake-proof methods and processes
Collect and analyze data for statistical process control
Train improvement teams to utilize Six Sigma or Lean methodology (as needed)
Conduct work balance studies
Conduct capability studies
Participate in design for manufacturing efforts
Conduct process FMEAs for machining and assembly operations
Assist in the writing of ISO:9001 work instructions
Research opportunities for material, machine, and tooling improvements
Assist in tooling design

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and zero card
Life, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurances
Prescription drug programs
Telehealth
Short-term and long-term disability, and flexible leaves of absence
Employee assistance programs
401k (match 50% on the first 6% of deferred compensation) and flexible spending plans
3 weeks of paid time off
9 paid holidays
Wellness and Engagement