Industrial Engineer

How would you contribute? As an Industrial Engineer you are a key to the continued growth and success of Airlite Plastics. This role is responsible for providing process engineering and technical support to all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties:

• Complete work measurement studies and develop standardized work documents for use in production
• Program and utilize manufacturing simulation software (Arena)
• Develop reports for the business by using SAP-BI (SQL/Webi) reporting and Excel VBA Editor
• Assist with the development and modification of specifications, methods, and controls to meet quality, safety and efficiency standards
• Conduct feasibility studies and determine processing specifications, modifications or additions, resource requirements and machine capabilities
• Utilize various technical/manufacturing reports, videos and logs to monitor and assess multiple process control initiatives
• Participate in bench and pilot plant testing with new product development (NPD) team
• Act as a liaison between engineering/technical support and various departments
• Consult with internal and external subject matter experts to resolve technical and process control issues
• Reports safety concerns to management

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths. We work hard every day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of site. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering; preferably in Industrial Engineering
• Knowledge of work measurement methods and standard work
• Lean manufacturing and problem solving not required but strongly preferred
• Injection plastic processing background strongly preferred
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Applications with emphasis in Excel and VBA Editor
• Training with Six Sigma is preferred
• Capability to solve complex problems, utilizing strong critical thinking and decision making skills
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to assemble resources needed to orchestrate multiple projects/activities and accomplish goals
• Model a collaborative leadership style with the ability to build partnerships and influence others into action
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong sense of urgency, self-motivated and positive
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Ability to actively lead change initiatives
• Display highest ethical standards
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment