Industrial Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Industrial Engineer position comprises a balance of technical expertise in data/metric analysis with a strategic drive to create customer value through process improvements, cost reduction and product improvement

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Key organizational resource, requiring daily interaction with all levels of the organization in which you support

· Provide timely and relevant metrics to VSM and Director

· Active participation in identifying production flow issues stemming from work sequencing, task/line balancing, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training

· Create and automate delivery of KPIs such as Efficiency, DCI & Overtime.

· Application of standard hours through use of appropriate models, tools and methods to assure time standards are appropriately applied to produce new parts/assemblies

· Develop learning curves and actual hour projections for new programs; analyze actual performance and makes necessary process improvement recommendations

· Analyze and makes recommendations regarding production facility arrangements for improvements to production capacity, manufacturing flow, new model incorporation, and strategic work transitions; maintains current production area layouts and equipment locations per defined process standards

· Analyze and solve production flow issues stemming from sequence of work, balance of tasks, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training

· Gather, analyze, and summarizes production process data for their use in valuing and prioritizing process continuous improvement opportunities; utilize Lean/CI methodologies to lead, implement, and track improvements

· Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing

· Control and management of work center configuration settings for SAP Capacity Planning

· Assist in the preparation of cost development model

· Value stream mapping, network mapping and associated gap analysis

· Implement methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.

· Utilize Simulation modeling software to identify and alleviate capacity constraints and improve product cycle times

· Provide Capacity Planning and Headcount modeling to assist in identifying pending gaps in manpower and associated resources

· Software Proficiency in SAP, AutoCad, Microsoft Office (Excel & Access), Simulation software

· Intermediate knowledge and use of CATIA, Coding and Programming software

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relative field

· Minimum 5 years of required experience required in industrial, manufacturing, or relative engineering field

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop positive relationships and influence across all levels of the organization is essential.

· Effective presenter with demonstrated experience pulling together concepts and solutions in a succinct and clear manner

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-disciplined environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy

· Independently identify and lead significant impact projects and programs. Identify areas of need, recommend and guide company process improvement strategies

· Demonstrated analytical and practical problem solving/process improvement experience and familiar with the Lean Tool Set application

· Bias for action and ability to shift processes and priorities quickly

· High intellectual horsepower to quickly bring together concepts, data, and manufacturing practices

· Stays up to date with technology and changes in the industry to ensure that new opportunities are incorporated into existing processes.

· Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Office software, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.