Industrial Engineer III - Concord (169) in Concord, CA at Benchmark Electronics

Job Description

Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

Summary:
Develop, monitor and maintain accurate quantitative time standards. Conducts studies to determine the most efficient sequence of production and workflow. Recommends methods to maximize the utilization of equipment and personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes work force utilization, facility layout, and manufacturing and quality data to verify efficient utilization of operators and equipment.
•  Monitor and continuously improve production output to time standard performance.
• Coordinate line layout, workstation and warehouse improvement activities.
• Designs and procures production tooling, fixtures, equipment and workstations to support high productivity and utilization of resources.
• Creates Process instructions including Visual Aids, Checklists, and ISO procedures.
• Prepares time studies for current products and estimates for proposed products.
• Reduces or eliminate non-value added activities and waste using Lean methodologies.
• Encourages site Lean engagement at all levels within the organization through close alignment and support of the site’s Lean Leader, Functional Management and General Manager.
• Supports Lean VSM activity and site continuous improvement activities.
• Monitors and reduces scrap created at manual processes by monitoring quality data and taking corrective action to reduce or eliminating root cause.
• Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Complies and follow all company security policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Other information:
Complexity:

• Same responsibilities as an Industrial Engineer II
• Responsible for project management and execution including plan, design, implementation of best-in-class processes and equipment including delivery systems that enhance performance, reliability, maintainability and cost of ownership.
• Propose and drive cross-functional projects.
• Design optimized human interfaces:
• Raw material delivery systems
• Product flow and material handling systems.
• WIP management and sizing
• Kanban sizing
• Ergonomic workstation design
• Process optimization.
• Factory and line layouts
• Execution of Lean projects and activities
• Time study analysis and capacity sizing. 
• Systems support (e.g. BAAN, PFS\u2026) 
• PFMEA, DFA SME
• IE quote lead 
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software

Education:

• 4-year degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field preferred  

US:CA:Concord

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:  M-F 0800-1630 

Full Time