Industrial Engineer
Company: Tenneco
Location: Skokie
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary:
This position description is intended to convey information
essential to understanding the scope of the role and it is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties,
responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position
.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with
disabilities the ability to perform the essential functions of the
position.
Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical
techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing
processes and products. Functions performed may include determining
the machines, equipment, and tools, and the sequence of operations
necessary to perform production and assembly operations,
recommending the design of production machines and other plant
equipment, and advising and assisting vendors with design problems
in connection with tools, gauges, and equipment designed for use in
manufacturing.
- Manages projects related to productivity, safety, ergonomics,
or other initiatives to support the manufacturing process and
warehouse operations.
- Develops business case to justify projects (cost analysis,
risks, opportunities)
- Proposes, develops & implements changes to manufacturing
process.
- Coordinates activities with various internal & external
customers.
- Selects and manages equipment and material sources and ensures
project deadlines are met.
- Works with engineering and marketing teams to determine best
processes, materials, to improve or develop manufacturing
processes.
- Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical
techniques to establish and continually improve manufacturing
processes and products.
- Determine the machines, equipment, tools and the sequences of
operations necessary to perform production and assembly
operations.
- Recommend the design of production machines and other plant
equipment.
- Actively participates on teams and teammates to provide
improvements in Safety, Quality, and Productivity
- Supports operations with daily production issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education / Experience:
- Bachelors' Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial
Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
- 2-3 years of relevant manufacturing experience with a
preference to automotive.
- CAD experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge and application of problem solving, Lean, Six
Sigma and cost savings analysis.
- Ability to obtain or currently have certification in Lean for
Manufacturing, Lean Product Development, and Six Sigma Green Belt
or higher.
- Warehouse experience is a plus.
- SAP system experience a plus.
Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet critical
deadlines.
- Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication
skills.
- Ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports
and presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Medium to advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365.
- Interest in effectuating change and communicating across
various levels of the organization to meet project needs.
- Goal-oriented and capable of working independently and as a
team leader.
- MS Excel proficient preferred
- Analytical trouble shooting and problem solving.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to
handle or feel.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and
hands, climb or balance and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Vision abilities required include close vision.
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and
vehicles.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to
loud.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Keywords: Tenneco, Evanston , Industrial Engineer, Engineering , Skokie, Illinois
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