Industrial Engineer

About the role

Price Industries Inc. is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer for its Noise Control manufacturing facility located in Suwanee, GA. The Industrial Engineer will play a key role in developing and improving manufacturing systems, workflows, and continuous improvement culture. This position works with all areas of manufacturing, including Design Engineering, Quality, Maintenance/Tooling, Purchasing, and Production Control departments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve current manufacturing and assembly processes for both new and existing products across fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly operations.
• Identify and implement solutions for constraints or other factors to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve cycle time.
• Develop and implement standardized work procedures for manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Work with Design Engineering to support and drive Design For Manufacturability projects for existing product lines.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and operational efficiency (Lean, Kanban, CI, etc.).
• Conduct time studies and data analysis to establish accurate labor costs, capacity, and standards.
• Identify machine and labor capacity across fabrication equipment such as press brakes, punch presses, welding, and paint operations.
• Help develop and maintain manufacturing metrics to identify and establish performance expectations.
• Design and implement improved tooling and fixturing for fabrication and assembly areas.
• Support existing production lines and work cells as needed.
• Evaluate material flow through the plant to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary wasted material, handling, or movement.
• Identify, recommend, and justify capital machine purchases and projects (ROI).
• Provide documentation support as required for manufacturing.
• Play an active role in training Lean concepts to associates throughout the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing-based engineering role.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully support and implement project plans.
• Understanding of principles and practices in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on process improvements and cost reduction.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, capacity, and implement improvements to reduce labor and material costs.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, welding, or metal product manufacturing.
• Prior work in a team environment that utilizes Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Ability to research and identify commercially available equipment and process solutions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of material and labor costing.

About Price Industries

Price Industries is the leading provider of non-residential air distribution products across North America. We are committed to nurturing passionate and adaptable individuals who will play pivotal roles in shaping our future. After 75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation, service, and social responsibility. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our company.

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