Industrial Engineer

Dexter AxleDexter Axle Company - Albion, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Albion, IN

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Plant Manufacturing-Industrial Engineer is responsible for cost estimating, design for manufacturability, process control, process improvements, and tool design for the multi-plant manufacturing campus. The role involves participating in design reviews to establish standard and custom product designs that optimize manufacturability, reviewing and approving Engineering layouts and drawings for optimum manufacturability, cost, tooling, make/buy decision, and product structure. The engineer will develop and communicate a 'manufacturing plan' for new designs or processes to production departments, generate new or revised process specifications to support manufacturing, and identify, design, and procure required tooling and fixtures, including the control of tooling expenditures within established limits. Additionally, the engineer will support production operations during the manufacturing process through technical guidance and resolution of any problems or errors, develop facility layouts and process flow charts that reflect current operations and processes, and analyze work samples to create routings for labor utilization standards. The role also includes evaluating methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste, initiating and participating in strategic programs for cycle time, quality, and cost improvement, providing maintenance engineering for machine tools and process facilities, and assisting various departments with evaluations and decisions related to capacity, vendors, and quality issues. Occasional overnight and international travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Participating in design reviews to establish standard and custom product designs that optimize manufacturability.
• Reviewing and approving Engineering layouts and drawings for optimum manufacturability, cost, tooling, make/buy decision, and product structure.
• Developing and communicating a 'manufacturing plan' for new designs or processes to production departments.
• Generating new or revised process specifications to support manufacturing.
• Identifying, designing, and procuring required tooling and fixtures, including the control of tooling expenditures within established limits.
• Supporting production operations during the manufacturing process through technical guidance and resolution of any problems or errors.
• Developing facility layouts and process flow charts that reflect current operations and processes.
• Analyzing work samples and creating routings to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Evaluating methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities.
• Initiating and participating in departmental or company strategic programs.
• Providing maintenance engineering for machine tools and process facilities.
• Designing and specifying lifting equipment for heavy product lifts.
• Assisting the Materials Department with capacity evaluations, vendor evaluation and assistance, and make/buy decisions.
• Jointly participating with the Engineering Department to resolve all engineering and design related problems.
• Aiding the Quality Department in assisting with audits, field service, inspection and any quality issues associated with manufacturing.
• Generating cost estimates to support the Sales department.
• Interfacing with vendors, customers, federal, state and local representatives when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• At least 3 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of design software, such as Catia, and MRP software, such as SAP, is desired.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Strong team, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with senior executives as well as hourly employees.
• Must possess a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Expert knowledge of product launch management systems and material handling systems.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth