Ghafari Associates
Industrial Engineer - Material Flow
Ghafari Associates, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120
General Summary: The Industrial Engineer will often develop methods to increase productivity, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and manage human capital and equipment more effectively. Experience in automotive assembly plants will be very beneficial for this role.
Essential Job Functions
Provide industrial engineering analysis to:
Perform process improvement studies to develop more efficient ways to utilize people, machines, material, information, and energy to create a product or service.
Assist clients in increasing productivity within their processes and operations by applying lean principles.
Observe operations, collect data, and perform process validation and maintain necessary documentation.
Use various problem-solving methodologies to identify the root causes of problems so that process improvements can be developed/recommended to eliminate the root causes.
Utilize time study and predetermined labor standards systems for establishing labor standards, developing standardized work (direct and indirect labor), and balancing production processes.
Develop materials management analysis which may include:
Storage analysis and layouts for warehouse and market areas
Material flow analyses to improve material movement through facilities
Dock utilization analyses to determine quantities, types, and locations of shipping/receiving docks
Estimated labor and material handling equipment requirements
Develop conceptual facility planning layouts in CAD to create efficient process and material flow through systematic layout planning principles to ensure proper size, shape, and configuration of a proposed facility.
Develop budget and capital expenditure plans for operational improvements.
Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis.
Confer with customers to implement plans and recommendations. Often required to provide on-site support during implementation activities.
Support the development of various reports and presentation materials for customer presentations.
Support and work with many different levels within the organization.
Education
BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university preferred
Experience
1 to 3 years of previous experience.
Skills/Competencies
Creativity
Critical thinking
Listening skills
Math/data analysis skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Writing skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software and AutoCAD
Flow Planner software proficiency is a plus
Experience with AutoCAD 3D and Revit is a plus
Ability/certification with predetermined labor standards systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, etc.) is a plus
Must be able to travel to project sites
Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation, you may contact Human Resources.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Architecture and Planning
Apply now to join Ghafari Associates on forward-thinking projects around the world.
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Essential Job Functions
Provide industrial engineering analysis to:
Perform process improvement studies to develop more efficient ways to utilize people, machines, material, information, and energy to create a product or service.
Assist clients in increasing productivity within their processes and operations by applying lean principles.
Observe operations, collect data, and perform process validation and maintain necessary documentation.
Use various problem-solving methodologies to identify the root causes of problems so that process improvements can be developed/recommended to eliminate the root causes.
Utilize time study and predetermined labor standards systems for establishing labor standards, developing standardized work (direct and indirect labor), and balancing production processes.
Develop materials management analysis which may include:
Storage analysis and layouts for warehouse and market areas
Material flow analyses to improve material movement through facilities
Dock utilization analyses to determine quantities, types, and locations of shipping/receiving docks
Estimated labor and material handling equipment requirements
Develop conceptual facility planning layouts in CAD to create efficient process and material flow through systematic layout planning principles to ensure proper size, shape, and configuration of a proposed facility.
Develop budget and capital expenditure plans for operational improvements.
Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis.
Confer with customers to implement plans and recommendations. Often required to provide on-site support during implementation activities.
Support the development of various reports and presentation materials for customer presentations.
Support and work with many different levels within the organization.
Education
BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university preferred
Experience
1 to 3 years of previous experience.
Skills/Competencies
Creativity
Critical thinking
Listening skills
Math/data analysis skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Writing skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software and AutoCAD
Flow Planner software proficiency is a plus
Experience with AutoCAD 3D and Revit is a plus
Ability/certification with predetermined labor standards systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, etc.) is a plus
Must be able to travel to project sites
Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation, you may contact Human Resources.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Architecture and Planning
Apply now to join Ghafari Associates on forward-thinking projects around the world.
#J-18808-Ljbffr