Industrial Manager

Role: Industrial Engineer
Onsite
Indianapolis, IN

·        Establish standard times, manpower projections, line balancing, and standard work element sheets for manufacturing operations.

·        Conduct work measurement studies and classify activities as Value Added (VA) and Non-Value Added (NVA).

·        Develop, optimize, and improve workstations in accordance with PFMEA recommendations, Control Plans, and process improvement initiatives.

·        Create detailed workstation layouts, assembly cell layouts, and manufacturing line layouts.

·        Define and document manufacturing processes for new, modified, or relocated production lines.

·        Perform line balancing and determine workforce allocation requirements following process changes and modifications.

·        Conduct 3M (Muda, Muri, Mura) analysis and ergonomic assessments using Yamazumi Charts.

·        Identify and implement productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvement opportunities within manufacturing operations.

·        Develop training materials and work instructions related to process, product, equipment, and manufacturing changes.

·        Evaluate tooling, fixture, gauge, and equipment requirements and provide recommendations for manufacturing improvements.

·        Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), including assessment of impacts on standard times and production processes.

·        Analyze existing manufacturing processes and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance operational efficiency.

·        Develop detailed layouts for equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.

·        Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

·        Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing manufacturing plans, operator work content, machine capability requirements, and quality verification processes.

·        Lead capacity planning and capital expenditure forecasting activities.

·        Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

·        Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Tool Sheets, and Job Instructions.

·        Provide technical support to production across multiple shifts and resolve manufacturing-related issues.

·        Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and project updates for stakeholders.

·        Perform other duties as assigned.

 
Education

·        Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline.

·        Master's Degree (MS/M.Tech) in a relevant engineering field is preferred.

Experience

·        Minimum 8+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or related manufacturing environments.

·        Experience supporting high-volume assembly operations and automated manufacturing systems.

·        Proven experience in manufacturing process development, industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

·        Time Studies and Work Measurement

·        Standard Work Development

·        Line Balancing and Manpower Planning

·        Capacity Planning and Workforce Optimization

·        Lean Manufacturing Principles

·        Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

·        PFMEA and Control Plans

·        Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving

·        Ergonomic Analysis and Yamazumi Charts

·        Process Mapping and Workflow Optimization

·        Manufacturing Change Management