Industrial Engineer jobs in Birmingham, AL

Position Title:  Industrial Engineer                                                                                 Location(s):         Gadsden, AL
Departments:      Engineering                                                                                         Reports To:          Engineering Manager
FLSA Status:      Exempt                                                                                                  Labor Grade:               
Effective Date:  07/01/2020           

 

SUMMARY:
The Industrial Engineer should be able to aid in the design, develop, test and evaluate systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, inventory control, logistics, and material flow. Responsible for heavy input with design, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
Coordinate and facilitate continuous improvement actions via action items in various systems
Aid in the development of manufacturing methods, labor utilization to insure efficient staff and plant utilization.
Assist in the building of 5S equipment and creation of work cells to illustrate maximum efficiency
Testing and review operations sequence, material flow and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
Update Master Data (Bill of Materials, etc….) in a data base
Assists in organizing and facilitating employee training programs
Participates and recommends methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, utilities, and special projects
Implement methods and procedures for defective material or damaged parts
Implements methods and modifications to reduce production costs
Maintains knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods, and trends and developments in technology and equipment; applies this knowledge to maintain the organizations competitive edge.
Perform additional duties as assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May assist with supervision of technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Auto CAD knowledge and application experience.
Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology, applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment design
Knowledge of raw materials and production processes.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Employee must have working knowledge of Engineering processes. The individual will be responsible for aiding in design, development, testing and evaluating systems for production processes. Must be self-motivated and possess well developed leadership skills.
Minimum Requirement:1-2 years in Industrial, Mechanical or related field
               Preferred:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets basic instructions and required documents.  Has the ability to respond and communicate complicated instruction and basic directions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematics.
Mathematics—knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics and how they apply

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
Ability to apply principles of logic to duties and  responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Requires the ability to stand and walk up to 6-8 hours per day.
Occasionally may be required to lift items up to 50 pounds
Occasionally rotate shifts for studies and training of new processes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Normal amount of sitting and standing, above average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer. 
Management team and production staff.
May also work with vendors and suppliers.



Fehrer Automotive, NA LLC expects all employees to perform their employment responsibilities in keeping with the highest standards of Quality at all times.  The above description statements describe the principle functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements inherent in the occupation.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document do not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.