Industrial Engineer
Salzgitter AG
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Waukesha • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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Junior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Tests and evaluates integrated systems for managing manufacturing processes, uses analysis of human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
- In collaboration with production leaders and personnel, coordinates continuous improvement/lean initiatives for all KHS facilities in alignment with KHS GmbH programs.
- Facilitates work teams to make production operations more efficient and profitable; tracks process improvement strategies, objectives, milestones, and metrics.
- Reviews production schedules, work orders, engineering specifications, and related information to estimate manufacturing costs, design cost saving methods, and determine the effects of process changes on costs and quality; provides reports for management review, action, and control.
- Creation and maintenance of work instructions.
- Works to reduce working capital by implementing methods and systems to ensure a more effective and efficient level of inventory.
- Communicates best practices throughout the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.
- One to five years of experience in an FDA-regulated food, beverage, chemical, or industrial packaging/processing environment—or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems (preferably SAP), and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with process optimization tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available after 30 days of employment.
- Generous Educational Reimbursement program.
- Company-sponsored Life and Disability Insurance.
- Paid Time Off and ten (10) paid holidays per year.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
process optimizationcost analysisquality controlinventory controlproduction coordinationLeanSix SigmaAutoCADSolidWorksERP systems
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunicationteam facilitationcollaboration