Associate Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing and business processes to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality
• Collect and interpret operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Aid in time studies, workflow analysis, and layout planning for production or service areas
• Support manufacturing operations with regards to device failure validation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Support the design and implementation of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to implement process changes
• Collaborate with plant and leadership team, customers, suppliers, and production floor personnel to identify and facilitate projects to improve key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Prepare reports, charts, and documentation to communicate findings and support decision-making
• Contribute to cost-benefit analyses and project justifications
• Support the introduction of new technologies, automation, or systems in production environments

Requirements

• Associate degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field, or experience commensurate with the coursework associated with a 2+ year college degree
• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations, or related areas
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and industrial engineering software (e.g., Minitab)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Desired Skills/Experience

• Automation and equipment line balancing & sustainment experience
• Work with Customers and other Organization Groups to document / develop process requirements
• Actively identify & pursue process improvement initiatives resulting in decreased CPUS
• Strong focus with continuous process improvement (CPI)
• Experience in a reverse logistics environment
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification (or working toward certification)
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, dynamic assembly and logistics environment