Industrial Engineer Position Available! Job in Battle Creek, Michigan US
Industrial Engineer Position Available!
Excellent opportunity for an Industrial Engineer in Battle Creek, MI Kelly Engineering Resources Every day, Kelly Engineering Resources (KER) connects engineering professionals with opportunities to advance their careers We are currently seeking an Industrial Engineer located in Battle Creek, MI for a contract to hire assignment. This great company is a global automotive supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components, heading toward an automotive society where cars put less drag on the environment and drivers have fewer worries about traffic accidents. Responsibilities and prospects for professional growth for the Industrial Engineer include: Lean manufacturing implementation and support plant wide. Must possess time study skills to determine bottleneck station and create line balances. Develop / design tools, jigs, flow racks, and miscellaneous improvement items to resolve manufacturing problems and implement improvements. New Product Introduction, special projects such as: productivity improvement, defect reduction, capacity improvements, and area layout. Periodic training and benchmarking trips to affiliated companies. Record and distribute meeting minutes. Develop and prepare many presentations to all levels of management. Aggressive schedules will be maintained and must be willing to accept responsibility. Have an understanding of TS16949 / ISO 14001. Ability to complete capacity, capability, and forecasting studies. Ability to understand and apply the concepts of just-in-time. Education and experience for the Industrial Engineer: Prefer candidate to have a good understanding of lean manufacturing and have the ability to apply these concepts to all applications including production and the warehouse operations. Experience with simulation software and VBA. Bachelor s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree Team oriented spirit with the ability to receive constructive criticism for performance improvement. Get along well with other team members and accepts team input and direction. Accept responsibility for their own actions and have a sense of urgency. High motivation and energy towards continuous improvement. Must be flexible to change projects and have the ability to multi-task as priorities change. Be flexible with working hours, as needed, to support project coverage and base month activities, including weekends periodically. Will often be involved in multiple projects at the same time and will need to prioritize. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Visio . Have some experience in mechanical drawing and drafting. Self-directed with good organizational and communication skills. Analytical ability to study current system, identify problems, create improvement plans and influence management to implement proposed solutions . In addition to working with the world?s most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect: - Competitive pay - Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package including health, prescription, vision, dental, and life and short-term disability insurance - Paid service bonus and holidays - Portable 401(k) plans - Recognition and incentive programs - Access to continuing education via the Kelly Learning Center Application Contact Info: For immediate consideration, click the ?Apply Now!? button, or refer a friend by clicking the ?E-mail this job? link provided. Kelly Engineering Resources ® specializes in providing companies around the world with qualified engineers, designers, drafters, and technicians. We are part of Kelly Services ®, a U.S.-based Fortune 500 company. With our global network of branch locations, we are uniquely positioned to provide our customers with international staffing support and our employees with diverse assignments around the world. We invite you to bookmark our Web site and encourage you to review it regularly for new opportunities worldwide: www.kellyengineering.com . Kelly Services?Celebrating 60 Years Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer .