Industrial Engineer II

We are Muncie Power

At Muncie Power Products, "We Build Trust" is not just a slogan it is the way we do business. As a leading manufacturer of power take-offs and fluid power components, we have been building trust for more than 85 years with our dependable, quality products and dependable customer service. We want the next generation of employees to continue that legacy. As a mid-size company, Muncie Power Products provides a culture that values our employees by offering professional development, wellness opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, we are a 5 Star Achieve Well certified company in the state of Indiana (highest award in the state of Indiana). We are looking for the right candidate to maintain and continue to build that achievement.

Muncie Power Products employees bring professionalism and dedication to the job, and in return, formal training is provided to become knowledgeable product experts. Our employees know, no matter the role, that they are an integral part of a team. Integrity and follow-through are at the forefront of importance. From accounting, to HR, customer service, sales, IT, and assembly; we know we are not just making truck parts—we are meeting our customers’ challenges with engineered solutions.

Location: Yorktown, IN

Department: Operations Distribution & Assembly

Work environment: Warehouse/Assembly/Distribution

Reports to: Operations Manager – Muncie

Shift type: Monday–Friday (8-5)

Workplace arrangement: On-site

Supervises: N/A

Salary Grade: 17

Job description summary:

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled industrial engineer for our assembly and distribution areas. Responsibilities include developing and modifying manufacturing, distribution, and assembly processes, analyzing problems, developing solutions to related problems, and coordinating processes with distribution and warehouse personnel, other engineering personnel, and process improvement teams. Other duties include establishing and maintaining methods and work standards to ensure efficient and productive utilization of company resources.

Essential duties & responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead development of new or modified manufacturing processes and methods to reduce production costs, improve efficiency and quality, and facilitate processing
• Assist in updating and maintaining process routing systems to include proper routing sequences utilizing the preferred machining or assembly selection, tooling identification, and efficiency factors to provide minimum product cost
• If required, direct and instruct production and assembly personnel on process changes, tooling modifications, program changes, expected output, and other information
• Assist in reviewing product design releases of existing and new parts and assemblies, and recommend design changes that will facilitate product manufacturing or reduce costs
• Perform preparation of manufacturing cost estimates
• Responsible for researching, evaluating, recommending, and justifying replacement in the purchasing of additional equipment including any peripheral equipment
• Perform industrial engineering activities to provide manufacturing technical assistance, guidance, and services
• Complete corrective action requests as needed
• Develop and maintain shop work standards including floor studies by prescribed time study methods, estimate work standards, and time values when required, and write elemental descriptions for each operation
• Make delay studies to establish allowances; establish new job standards due to changes in engineering, methods, materials, tooling, equipment, or job content
• Work with teams to mistake-proof methods and processes
• Collect and analyze data for statistical process control
• Train improvement teams to utilize Six Sigma or Lean methodology (as needed)
• Conduct work balance studies
• Conduct capability studies
• Participate in design for manufacturing efforts
• Conduct Process FMEAs for machining and assembly operations
• Assist in the writing of ISO 9001 work instructions
• Research opportunities for material, machine, and tooling improvements
• Assist in tooling design

Experience & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, or other applicable engineering area or relevant degree
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or electronics environment is a plus
• Knowledge of manufacturing functions, including methods, processing, tooling, work standards, plant layout, and cost controls and reduction
• Utilize Lean and/or Six Sigma methodology
• Knowledge and skills to develop automation and/or robotic operations are a plus
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed drawings, sketches, notes, and blueprints
• Knowledge of metric dimensions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Flexibility to effectively adapt to changing conditions and job assignments
• Ability to work well with others

Muncie Power Products is committed to providing exceptional products and customer service to all of our internal and external customers. We expect our employees to support our core competencies and mission. All employees are responsible for following company policies and procedures, observing safety rules and regulations, and may be required to complete tasks outside their normal responsibilities. It is imperative that all employees possess a pleasant and friendly attitude toward customers and co-workers. Muncie Power Products employees are self-motivated, quick learners, and resourceful.

Safety Notice

This position is considered a safety sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.”

Benefits:

Muncie Power Products offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Wellness Program Incentives, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan with Company match, Employee Assistance Program, Vision, Voluntary Life with Long-Term Care, Voluntary Accident.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.