Industrial Engineer

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Plan, design, develop, automate, justify, procure, and implement manufacturing processes in a cost effective manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·  Define correct staffing levels to the production sales and inventory reports.
·  Manage actual to approved staffing.
·  Meet Industrial Engineering scored card objectives.
·  Define the sequence of manufacturing process including material flow, line balance and assembly method for operators, as well as the calculation of the standard hours for new products.
·  Determine the capacity of production and processes.
·  Improve production processes through the application of lean manufacturing (EMS) techniques to reduce wastes, costs and increase safety and quality.
·  Apply time studies and advance line balance.
·  Use AutoCAD to change layouts.
·  Conducts Ergonomics analysis.
·  Improve work station design using labor maps and process mapping.
·  Apply 5S, 7 wastes, VSM, Problem solving, SOP procedures and OEE.
·  Apply PM (Productive Maintenance) and SMED tools.
·  Develop and implement effective work place layouts for the facility on introduction and implementation of projects.
·  Support the project team through the timely assessment and acquisition of tools, tooling/fixtures, storage equipment, and material handling equipment.
·  Provide Industrial Engineering expertise to all projects.
·  Complete projects and reports on time.
·  Provide cost justification and accountability.
·  Provide process and equipment specification.
·  Involve and communicate all areas of interests when making a change.
·  Train and assist equipment operators, maintenance technicians in areas of responsibility.
·  Troubleshoot and analyze process and equipment performance for improved quality and uptime.
·  Environmental compliance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances and appliances for professional use, based on deep consumer insight. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative and sustainable solutions, developed in close collaboration with professional users. The products include refrigerators, ovens, cookers, hobs, dishwashers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances.

Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 60 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2015 Electrolux had sales of $14.7 billion ($5.1 billion in North America) and 58,000 employees.

Electrolux has been doing business since 1919. The headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Electrolux share ELUXb is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.

Desired profile

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

BS Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering required; Industrial and Mechanical systems experience including packaging, layouts, conveying & product handling required; Appliance or similar product assembly experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

·  Business orientation, strategic thinking, decision making, project leadership, engineering specific skills.
·  Blue Gear or Lean manufacturing certification.

REQUIRED LANGUAGES

·  English
·  Spanish is a plus