Industrial Engineer II

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Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer II will analyze production processes to determine rates and efficiency improvements. In addition, this individual will create and maintain master data, standard costs, routers, and other manufacturing data. Further, the Industrial Engineer II will execute manufacturing improvements. The Industrial Engineer II is the second level within the Industrial Engineer career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute strategic improvement projects, in a multi-disciplinary organization, to obtain cost reductions and improved efficiencies, to achieve profitability targets
• Identify process gaps and prioritize these opportunities based on own analysis, and through direction from Manufacturing Operations Manager
• Manage new product standard costing and its cost improvement life cycle, collaborating with Development and Operations functions to achieve objective
• Direct and perform time studies and efficiency analyses on machines and processes, focusing on increasing productivity in all activities
• Create and maintain Baan router and work center product master data and standard cost data when applicable
• Create and maintain processes for life-cycle cost management of projects/programs from inception to completion with periodic review to identify causes for variance
• Determine and plan production equipment and type to meet product demand, cost, and quality goals
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related subject
• Minimum of 4 – 7 years of relevant experience preferred
• Proficient analytical skills
• Proven ability solving complex problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others
• Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise-wide management software is desirable
• Proficient knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques
• Knowledge of corporate and industry standards
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to travel by air
• Occasional overseas travel for extended periods as required
• Occasional Domestic Travel as required
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
  
  
  

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

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Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.