Industrial Engineer

About the Role

The primary role of the Industrial Engineering position is to fully document and support a variety of products in production and standardize them across all manufacturing facilities. Responsible for continuous product, process, and equipment/automation improvements utilizing productivity and efficiency data. The candidate must establish a high level of knowledge over the product or products they oversee.

Why Work for CaptiveAire?

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork, and HVAC equipment.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to users at the lowest possible price.
• Strong commitment to employee development, including sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company-developed technical videos.

One of the things employees appreciate most about CaptiveAire is its entrepreneurial spirit. Employees are empowered with autonomy while benefiting from the support and resources of a large, established company. Collaboration is key, and feedback is actively incorporated into processes. CaptiveAire operates with a decentralized structure, enabling quick action on good ideas and a focus on end users.

A Day in the Life

A typical day includes collaborating with the manufacturing team to understand day-to-day processes and roadblocks. The team documents and creates opportunities for improvement, partnering with supervisors and managers to ensure smooth implementation. Industrial Engineers (IEs) workshop ideas with peers at different plant locations to ensure company-wide success. Typical tasks also include leading project and process implementation across all plants, facilitating communication, and serving as a central point of contact for manufacturing plants.

From an IE: Continuous improvement is a heavy focus, allowing involvement in tasks ranging from small process improvements to larger company-wide projects. IEs often have ownership of projects from concept to sustainability, fostering pride and accountability. The IE team also assists in finding additional automation and researching its best utilization, offering opportunities to expand knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Implement new products and design changes into manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure exact duplication of products and processes between manufacturing facilities.
• Become the product expert for a select product or group of products across all manufacturing facilities.
• Document product builds and instructions using Dozuki software.
• Review and implement product ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) at manufacturing plants.
• Ensure perfect quality assurance of all managed products and address manufacturing issues associated with these products.

Requirements

• 0-10 years of experience.
• 4-year technical degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering.
• Internship/co-op experience is preferred.
• Must enjoy hands-on product exposure.
• Electrical skills and experience required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software is a must.
• Strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and maintaining a safe work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance based on medical insurance election.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) based on tenure.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Relocation assistance.

Pay

$65k–$85k base salary, negotiable based on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.