Industrial Engineer in Lenexa, Kansas

Job Title: Industrial EngineerJob Description

This position is for an Industrial Engineer who applies industrial engineering concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools to promote and implement changes in manufacturing and service operations. The role involves designing simple assembly lines and sequences of operations, checking the manufacturability of existing products, and implementing manufacturing processes and changes to improve products and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Improve facilities layout of production floor space to maximize utilization of equipment considering economic factors, process flow, and operator efficiency and comfort.

• Update manufacturing documentation such as Work Instructions and Standard Work to capture the best sequence of steps to manufacture a conforming product.

• Perform Manufacturing Process Reviews to capture tribal knowledge from seasoned technicians into manufacturing documents.

• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials, and parts.

• Audit manufacturability of existing products and recommend modifications to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.

• Involve in Line Balancing (Time studies, Operator Load Cell, Process Flow) and Lean Manufacturing (VSM, Kaizen, Kanban, One Piece Flow, Material Presentation, Visual Management) projects.

• Lead root cause analysis for product quality concerns.

• Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.

• Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and provide cost-benefit analysis by evaluating cost factors and schedules.

• Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art technology and its applicability to improve the company’s competitive position.

• Develop solutions to various industrial engineering problems.

• Develop tools to aid manufacturing, process improvement, or address safety concerns.

• Research new processes, methods, and equipment to achieve continuous improvement in assigned areas of the factory.

• Design, develop, and improve station loading/line balancing.

• Create and maintain a factory staffing plan based on sales demand.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR in the absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required

• Demonstrates the ability to follow through with work assignments and support management’s policies and procedures

• Ability to provide the status of work assignments at any time and quickly produce documentation or information as needed

• Proficiency in using various software packages to maintain and update documents and records

• Ability to develop plans aligned with corporate policies and budgets

• Compassionate attitude toward the needs of others

• Maintains a daily to-do list to prioritize schedule

• Must be a United States citizen

• Experience with SAP routings

• AutoCAD 2D experience

• Preferred experience in Root Cause Analysis and Line Balancing

• Preferred Lean Manufacturing experience

• Proficiency in SAP, MS Office, and Excel

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily on-site at the production facility, with a mix of office work and time spent on the production floor. The culture is one of ‘work hard, play hard,’ where everyone contributes to reaching the end goal. The team size is currently unknown. The dress code allows for slacks or jeans with a polo or button-down shirt. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.50 – $36.50

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.