Manufacturing Engineer

Pay Rate: $95,000 – $110,000/year

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leader in large gen-set packaging and enclosures. We provide turnkey, custom power packages that integrate alternators, cooling systems, controls, switchgear, cabling, and protection, delivered as containerized, skid, or walk-in solutions. Our team manages the full lifecycle from Application engineering and 3D design to structural fabrication, wiring and piping, sound and thermal management, code compliance, factory acceptance testing, and site support. With scalable production capacity and disciplined program management, PSI delivers repeatable quality and reliable performance on complex builds for mission-critical and industrial applications worldwide.

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Lean and Continuous Improvement, the Industrial Engineer II studies, plans and coordinates manufacturing operations for the effective utilization of personnel (productivity), material, machines (efficiency) and facilities where decisions are made within the limits of generally accepted Industrial Engineering and business financial practices and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and continually improves Lean operational methods and work standards
• Analyzes existing operations and proposes cost justified improvements utilizing the sufficiency plan process
• Implements including maintaining templates and process documentation and ensuring effective utilization of Epicor
• Responsible for leading 5S initiatives, Kaizen events, 6 Sigma projects and assist in the analysis and implementation of Kanban systems to reduce inventories and other process improvements
• Optimizes use of floorspace, material flow, manpower utilization, workstation design and equipment using Industrial Engineering & Lean Manufacturing methods, tools, process flow diagrams and techniques including standardized work, line balancing, time studies, labor routing, theory of constraint, work station design, ergonomic assessment, Visual Management, Andon, Mixed Model Sequencing & Scheduling
• Creates common templates, reports, and methods and provides data for management reporting systems such as Production End of Shift Reports, KPI Reporting, Financial Analysis, Unit Cost Reports, Productivity Analysis, Efficiency Analysis, Budget Analysis, Cost Reduction Analysis, Sufficiency Plans, Cap Expenditure justifications, Make vs Buy Analysis, and Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
• Analyze and document current state of PSI material flow strategies, systems and processes to improve operations in warehousing, supermarket, kitting, sub-assembly, and point of use line side material presentation. Develop and implement a “Plan for Every Part” (PFEP) strategy and system to reduce waste while accurately delivering parts to the production operator
• Assist, mentor, and train Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers on common templates, spreadsheets, charts, tables, systems, processes, methods, tools and techniques
• Lead small projects as needed
• Provide technical support for operations; serve as a technical liaison between product engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and customer service engineering
• Adhere to all safety procedures including the use of personal protective equipment and navigating the plant with alert behavior
• All other duties assigned by management

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree, preferably in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or another applicable engineering field
• Hands on lean manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated success in the implementation of Industrial Engineering & Lean Manufacturing methods, tools and techniques in an ISO environment
• Subject matter expertise in Industrial Engineering & Lean Manufacturing methods, tools and techniques implemented in an ISO environment
• ERP knowledge (Epicor, JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle) especially effectively communicating process changes to IT and understanding computer systems constraints
• 6 Sigma, 5S initiatives, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, A3, Kaizen events, and/or Kanban experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CAD, ideally Solid Works
• Experience working with high volume manufacturing assembly, ideally Automotive environment with IATF 16949 certification
• APICS CPIM certification
• Project leadership experience and/or project management training and knowledge (CPM a plus)
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles especially labor reporting and inventory accounting for use in developing metrics and gathering KPI data

PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!

Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EEO disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.