Industrial Engineer in Training

Fxi - Spencerville, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Spencerville, OH

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

As an Industrial Engineer in Training at FXI, you will be immersed in a dynamic environment focused on foam innovation across various markets including Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation. This role is designed for career growth, allowing you to work closely with the foam pouring management team at our Spencerville plant. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of the foam pouring process, ensuring that safety, production, and quality standards are consistently met. Your analytical skills will be crucial in supporting process improvements and resolving mechanical and chemical issues that may arise during foam production. In this position, you will supervise and motivate a team of 5-8 hourly employees, guiding them to meet daily production requirements. You will also be involved in overseeing Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) activities within the pouring department, ensuring that safety remains the top priority. As you progress, you will have the opportunity to manage the pour line in the absence of senior management, participate in HR-related activities, and conduct trials for new manufacturing processes and foam formulations. This role is not just about immediate responsibilities; it is a stepping stone towards becoming a Pour Line Manager and eventually a Technical Manager, with the expectation of future relocation to other plants as part of your career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that safety is the number one priority in all Pourline department activities and that all safety procedures are followed by all members of the Pourline team.
• Oversee EH&S activities for the pouring department.
• Monitor daily foam production and supervise the pour line hourly workforce as part of the training process.
• Adjust formulas as needed to maintain product within specifications.
• Manage the line in the absence of the Technical or Pour Line Manager.
• Participate in all pour line HR related activities such as appraisals and disciplinary activities.
• Conduct trials to develop new and improved manufacturing processes and foam formulations.
• Provide analytical expertise for process improvements and SPC/SQC.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and solve process issues.
• Direct/facilitate continuous improvement teams and training.
• Oversee inventory control and ordering of chemicals/raw materials.
• Handle all pour line functions in SAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 0-2 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Task-oriented individual able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SPC/SQC and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Completion of a 40-hour HAZWOPER training to understand proper procedures for safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste is expected.
• Planning/organization, analytical, and strong problem-solving skills are essential.
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude to facilitate troubleshooting foam making problems.
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Minitab proficiency is a plus.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP system is a definite plus.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be self-directed and able to lead/facilitate diverse work teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous foam production experience is a plus.