Industrial Engineer Summary
Industrial Engineer job opening in Chicago. A manufacturer of heavy equipment is seeking applicants for an Industrial Engineer job opening in Chicago, Illinois. Our manufacturing recruiters are seeking process-oriented, innovative engineering professionals in the greater Chicago area. This job provides a competitive compensation package as well as a strong benefits plan.
Chicago Industrial Engineer Overview:
The Chicago Industrial Engineer will be based out of the company’s corporate office and work as a liaison to the manufacturing sites in deploying capital equipment and improving manufacturing systems. The Chicago Industrial Engineer will evaluate manufacturing processes to provide input on what changes and equipment drive efficiencies.
Chicago Industrial Engineer Job Opening:
- The Chicago Industrial Engineer will create processes to be implemented at company facilities.
- Travel to manufacturing facilities and perform analysis, time studies.
- Lead root cause analyses to identify issues within the manufacturing processes.
- The Chicago Industrial Engineer will makes suggestions on improvements to be made, equipment to be added, and other changes to drive efficiency.
- Calculate and create cost comparisons for different alternative processes/equipment.
- Develop new equipment and machine lay outs to drive efficiency in the manufacturing process.
- Ensure that all changes meet safety, quality, and environmental standards and regulations.
- The Chicago Industrial Engineer will take part in the integration and roll out of new processes and equipment.
Industrial Engineer (Chicago Area) Job Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university will required for this position.
- Heavy manufacturing experience is a must.
- At least three to five years of experience.
- Exceptional level of attention to detail.
- Able to communicate technical concepts in a manner that a layman can understand.
- Strong ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to varying levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to manage projects; able to monitor priorities, set and hit deadlines, and oversee many priorities at once.
- High level of familiarity with AutoCAD software.
- Able to travel.