Industrial Engineer

Brief Description

Evaluates and develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; designing, researching, modifying, and testing methods and equipment; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; and soliciting operator input.

Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

Affirms product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

Partners with Maintenance to support equipment uptime and reliability; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

Manages productivity and performance data through data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, process mapping and problem analysis.

Act as a change agent in the organization by driving change and implementing continuous improvement processes, while utilizing and improving existing methodologies.

Apply lean manufacturing principles and tools (e.g., value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba walks, root cause analysis) to identify and implement operational improvements in partnership with production and support functions.

Supports NORD’s North American satellite facilities through CI support, best-practice sharing, or layout/process input.

Coordinates input for GAM (Global Assembly Management) meetings to share best practices globally and oversee operations scorecard completion.

Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

On-time, within budget, completion of assigned projects.

Supports plant safety objectives and proactive safety engagement.

Supports quality, cost, productivity, and delivery performance targets.

Responsible for any additional duties and tasks as directed by his or her supervisor.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution required. Other engineering degrees (e.g., Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems) will be considered with demonstrated hands-on manufacturing and process improvement experience. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. PMP certification is preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience working in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of Continuous Improvement approaches (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred. Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar. Project Management experience is highly preferred.

Skills And Key Attributes

• Drive manufacturing change initiatives by influencing and leading employees across departments.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods and data analysis to address operational challenges.
• Champion continuous improvement through creative thinking, proactive solution development, and disciplined execution.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Partner across functions to build alignment, trust, and shared ownership of results.
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects with competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to enable decision-making and accountability.
• Perform effectively with minimal supervision in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary.

Travel Requirements

• 15% domestic and international travel