Senior Industrial Engineer

About the Role: The Senior Industrial Engineer will lead high-impact projects to optimize operational efficiency, drive innovation, and implement process improvements across Wabash. This role will leverage advanced engineering principles, project management expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategic outcomes aligned with organizational goals. The Senior Industrial Engineer serves as a mentor and technical resource for junior engineers, providing guidance and fostering professional development within the team. A qualified candidate will utilize LEAN concepts to identifyeliminate waste and perform timemotion studies. Your Responsibilities:Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and implementing large-scale process improvement initiatives to optimize production, logistics, and operational workflows.Utilize advanced analytical tools and methods (e.g., predictive analytics, simulation modeling) to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and drive data-informed decision-making.Develops and deploys plans that ensure the timely availability and effective utilization of labor, facilities, equipment, & tooling resourcesWork with scheduling and demand planning teams to create optimized production plans and provide capacity planning analysisInteract with production management daily on all matters relating to staffing requirements and IE activities.Helps determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflowPerform cycle time and bottleneck analysis. Create standard work instructions and operating proceduresWork with plant leadership to improve productivity, quality, and throughputPerform manpower planninglevelingadjustments per volume adjustments and labor and ergonomic studies Let's Talk About Your Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field of study (Preferred: Industrial Engineering)Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), and other continuous improvement methodologies.Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience in manufacturing environmentIdeal candidate will have demonstrated experience with CAD, PowerBI, SQL, Data Analytic as well as excellent problem-solving skillsDemonstrated experience with timemotion studies and development of standardized workKnowledge of pre-determined time studiesDemonstrated experience with waste categorization, elimination and line balancing activitiesDemonstrated experience using MES and SAP systemsAbility to apply strong principles and analytical techniques to continuously improve the manufacturing processPractical knowledge and understanding of traditional lean manufacturing systemsAbility to interface with all levels of the organization from shop floor to managementMust be self-motivatedExcellent organizational skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsMicrosoft Office experience20% travel required Leadership Attributes:At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:Embrace Diversity and Inclusion - Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusivenessSeek to Listen - Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisionsAlways Learn - Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quoBe Authentic - Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you doWin Together - Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash! Affirmative ActionEEO Statement:Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.

Created: 2025-02-21