Industrial Engineer

$79,997 - $90,002/Yr

Actalent - Niles, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Niles, MI

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Industrial Engineer at Actalent will be responsible for creating standard work instructions for various processes within the plant. This role involves both office and floor time to learn processes, followed by the development of detailed work instructions that include visuals, safety points, and quality points. The engineer will also assist in training production teams and lead lean 5S activities and kaizen events to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create standard work instructions for plant processes including forming, rolling materials, cutting, press brakes, welding, abrasive shot blasting, mechanical operations, pressurizing tanks, spray applications, painting, and spray foaming.
• Take and incorporate pictures in work instructions.
• Document descriptions, key safety points, and quality points.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats.
• Get work instructions approved by design, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams.
• Assist in training production teams to follow work instructions.
• Conduct lean 5S activities and coordinate kaizen events.
• Lead kaizen teams and document findings.

Requirements

• Experience creating standard work instructions, including graphics.
• Engineering Degree.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with technical understanding of processes and ergonomics.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S.

Nice-to-haves

• 5S experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)