Industrial Engineer
- Hammond, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
HAMMOND, INAs a member of the Lear Hammond Engineering Department, the Industrial Engineer I will be responsible for all plant engineering functions and overall plant operational support.The Role:Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Develop implementation strategies for modifications to plant layout (AutoCAD) and production processes.
- Creates panel designs and layouts, bill of materials, and wiring schematics.
- Initiates, implements, and tests change controls to include devising the required corrective actions and process improvements, and manufacturing investigations to both the process and equipment
- Provides electrical design of automation and control systems from field devices to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms.
- Ensures all designs conform to all applicable codes and regulations such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and GMP.
- Participates in development, testing, and implementation of PLC/SCADA application software for manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
- Provides control engineering support on all commissioning and validation initiatives.
- Defines and generates system requirements and functional specifications.
- Assists in developing control system standards and engineering procedures
- Determines manpower requirements and modifies work methods.
- Updates labor routings and operation descriptions.
- Designs and/or specifies work fixtures and modifies as required by production.
- Researches and purchases tools and equipment as required.
- Sets labor standards through Time Studies or Most Analysis for existing or future processes.
- Creates various reports as required (i.e. labor reduction plan, etc.)
- Performs cost analysis to determine feasibility of new products or processes.
- Analyzes ergonomic concerns and implements solutions.
- Creates and maintains APQP documents (i.e. PFMEA, PFD, SWI for present & future plant processes).
- Assists with MOE certificate of approval process.
- Manages facility alterations and improvements.
- Learn product requirements and ensure that they are met.
- Solve production problems that arise within an organization.
- Design information as well as manufacturing systems.
- Develop control systems that help in analysis of costs and planning of finances.
- Develop cost efficient processes in the engineering field.
- Monitor the general flow of operations.
- Establish programs of work measurement in order to guarantee fulfillment of targets and deadlines.
- Determine how best to use the work force to achieve maximum productivity.
- Give recommendations on how to improve productivity.
- Communicate with the staff and management on ways of implementing the plans and the recommendations that they come up with.
- Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, WSIB, Human Rights, Employment Standards, and Labor Relations.
- Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed.
- Works safely, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and takes all reasonable measures to protect themselves, co-workers and direct reports.
- Recognizing and understanding the requirements of our internal and external customers and is dedicated to establishing the highest industry standards for quality, value, service & technology.
- Post-Secondary Education or Experiential Equivalency
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Planning and Organization skills.
- Time Management and Prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills and problem solving.
- 3 years' experience in an Industrial Engineering setting preferably within the manufacturing/ automotive industry.
- Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Degree/Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline.