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Industrial Engineer

PRAB

Job Location:

Kalamazoo, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 5 November 2026 (13 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 2 February 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer position is responsible for working with various departmental teams to eliminate waste in production and workflow processes making sure systems make the best-integrated use of workers machines materials information and energy. This role is multi-faceted and focuses on both shop floor and office workflow. Focuses include designing and maintaining engineering and production layouts and processes with the purpose of increasing productivity reducing costs and ensuring quality standards are maintained.

Qualifications

Dedication to excellence and quality output
BS degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
Five years minimum experience in mechanical industrial and/or manufacturing engineering environment or related metal fabrication experience
Strong working knowledge of metalworking welding shop practices and systems
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent blueprint reading GD&T Tolerancing Property of Materials Heat Treating and Foundry know-how
Advanced knowledge of general computer and AutoCAD software usage directory structures product and bill of material structures manufacturing routings and general knowledge of manufacturing (ERP) software systems

Responsibilities

Promote excellence throughout the department
Root Cause Analysis/Problem-solving A3/8D
Perform Kaizen by facilitating product cost reduction process efficiency events and systems
Develop and implement instructions and training for new or old processes
Liaison between engineering processing and manufacturing on product redesign new product design implementation and design modifications
Assist with process and facility layout changes
Support CAD file directory administration
Visual item master administration
Leadership role facilitating ECR and ECN program
Reviewing and improving processes specifications and related information
Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste
Developing and implementing process improvements and technological upgrades
Designing control systems to monitor and minimize costs and production issues
Developing design and production standards in cooperation with management and user personnel utilizing a cross functional team approach
Preparing material and equipment lists purchase orders cost analyses and estimated production costs
Managing process documentation and preparing process control reports
Create and support ROI analysis for equipment purchases
Support departmental 15/30/10 initiatives
Support the SD and SE initiatives
Internal and customer owned tooling tracking and Preventative Maintenance of jigs/ fixtures and tooling
Support the Safety team as needed with focus on shop floor ergonomics
Training and presentations as required
Any additional tasks or support as required