Supports continuous improvement initiatives through process analysis, facility and equipment layout, Lean Six Sigma implementation, workflow mapping, savings tracking, data analysis, and executive reporting. Designs and improves systems, processes, production lines, and facilities while developing work instructions and training modules. Collaborates across departments and with remanufacturing engineering teams on FMEA, process control, pilot runs, and production improvements.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Industrial Engineer
For over 30 years, CoreCentric has been shaping how remanufacturing, repair and recycling of electrical and mechanical parts gets done. Further, we have innovative solutions for blue chip consumer product manufacturers in handling their product returns – all in an effort to support a circular economy by extending the life of products and keeping them out of landfills. Because when things work better, we help our planet last longer.
Position Overview:
Role will serve as an active participant in ongoing continuous improvement projects with a focus on progress reporting, tracking and executive report generation. Position will work closely with project leaders in identifying, mapping and capturing key performance and workflow metrics that will portray the impact of each continuous improvement initiative. Data analysis, report design and executive presentation development are key responsibilities. Participating in the design and delivery of select process improvement training modules will provide an opportunity to support the execution of important new initiatives and serve as a change agent.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans and oversees the layout of equipment, office and production facilities.
- Analyze current operations processes and designs, from equipment to process flow, and implement improvements in quality, safety and efficiency.
- Designs and implements / installs new systems and processes, equipment, production lines and facilities.
- Utilize the principles, methods and tools of Lean-Six Sigma to identify areas for time and cost savings, participate in improvement projects and implement solutions. Develop baselines and track over-all savings
- Develop flow charts / process maps and develop instruction manuals for work cell deployment.
- Works across departments, and with our business partners, to determine the needs, best course of action and then provide the necessary planning and project management to get the work completed on time
- Works closely with remanufacturing engineering teams to ensure ease of assembly, FMEA resolutions, Process Control and successful engineering, training and production pilot runs
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering
- Two to three years professional experience desired
- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Able to understand, learn and apply new technologies
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
- Knowledge of LEAN principals and value stream mapping.
- Solid analytic and problem-solving abilities with excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access.
- Intermediate to Advanced Skill Set with CAD software (AutoCAD), advanced statistical packages (MiniTab, SAS), simulation software (Arena, AutoMOD) and optimization tools a plus
CoreCentric Solutions, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois, USA Office
Carol Stream, IL, United States
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