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The Mechanical Industrial Engineer will analyze and optimize manufacturing workflows, equipment, and labor utilization to improve throughput and efficiency. They will develop production layouts and material flow, create technical documentation, conduct root‑cause analysis to reduce defects, deliver production‑ready tooling, and identify cost‑reduction opportunities while maintaining safety and quality standards.
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- Production and process optimization: Analyze manufacturing workflows, equipment, labor utilization, cycle time, line balancing, and constraints. Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements that increase throughput, efficiency, and manufacturing stability.
- Layout and material flow: Develop and maintain efficient production layouts, material movement, storage, and point-of-use presentation. Recommend layout updates that improve flow, ergonomics, safety, and capacity.
- Documentation and performance reporting: Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, engineering specifications, layouts, standards, and project records. Track and present relevant KPIs, project status, risks, results, and recommended next actions to management.
- Ensure TLA production requirements and maximum labor efficiency are achieved at the expected quality and cost.
- Reduce recurring defects and production disruptions through effective root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
- Deliver qualified, documented, production-ready tooling and processes that support current products, changes, and new product introductions.
- Identify and implement measurable cost-reduction and continuous-improvement opportunities while maintaining safety and product quality
Skills and Requirements
- Demonstrated experience with manufacturing process optimization, capacity analysis, line balancing, work measurement, material flow, and production layout.
- Experience with smart/electronic torque screwdrivers and screw-tightening process control on mechanical assemblies, including torque and angle setup, fastening sequence verification, real-time torque data logging, and traceability for critical fastener joints.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret production data and translate findings into practical engineering solutions.
- Strong project management, technical documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- 3D modelling for tooling and additive manufacturing experience
- Experience using CAD (2D and 3D) tools for mechanical design and production layout development.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
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