Industrial Engineer

W.L. Gore & Associates - Flagstaff, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Flagstaff, AZ

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Industrial Engineer position involves joining manufacturing teams to support the production of commercialized medical devices. The role focuses on applying industrial engineering principles to enhance Lean processes, conduct data analysis, design cleanroom layouts, and develop demand and capacity plans. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, emphasizing strong interpersonal relationships and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Apply industrial engineering fundamentals for process improvement and problem solving.
• Support capacity planning process by managing data collection, capacity modeling, and analyzing and prioritizing capacity improvements.
• Drive quantitative decision making through use of data analytics and simulation modeling.
• Develop, implement, and support manufacturing and supply chain processes to establish optimized, scalable product and material flow.
• Lead cross functional projects to successful completion utilizing project management skillset.
• Apply Lean principles to design and improve manufacturing and other business processes, coach, and mentor other associates on Lean methodology.
• Understand and apply software related to ERP, PLM, CAD, Microsoft Office suites, project management, discrete event simulation, and statistical analysis.
• Leverage broad supply chain knowledge to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Effectively communicate and influence individuals, teams, and across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related disciplines with transferable knowledge and experiences.
• Solid knowledge of industrial engineering fundamentals and ability to apply this knowledge to manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated history as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, initiate, and drive projects to completion.
• Ability to be on-site a minimum of four days a week.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred 1 year relevant engineering or manufacturing operations experience.
• Medical device manufacturing industry or other regulated industry experience.
• Class II or Class III medical device manufacturing experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive total rewards program.
• Choice and flexibility in benefits promoting overall well-being.
• Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country.
• Potential opportunities for profit-sharing.