Associate Engineer
Assurant · Lewisville, TX · 3 wk ago
Engineering$56k–$94k/yrFull-time
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