Industrial Engineer - Jonesboro, AR

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods that are applied and activities that take place in manufacturing and services
• Enact quality control procedures to resolve production problems or minimize costs
• Develop design control systems to coordinate activities and production planning to ensure that products meet quality standards
• Utilize principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to streamline processes and identify opportunities to prevent waste and inefficiency in production
• Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to formulate/support innovation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities
• Develop and design robust manufacturing concepts to simplify/improve manufacturing processes to ensure best practice, performing structural and thermal analyses of components and assemblies, building prototypes, evaluating performance, identifying issues, and making improvements
• Create and maintain required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis, and line balancing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain insight and direction
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

• In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time study, and process balancing
• Work experience with implementation of adaptable robotics/automation preferred
• Certification in Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing preferred
• Understanding of gearing and motors preferred
• Advanced experience using MS suite, including Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Inventor preferred

Hytrol Conveyor