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Industrial Engineer

About RD Industries
RD Industries is a leading manufacturer of innovative closed-loop chemical containment and dispensing solutions, proudly headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. With decades of expertise and a portfolio of patented technologies, we serve customers across the globe with products designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. At RDI, we are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering best-in-class solutions that protect people and the environment. Our team thrives on collaboration, accountability, and innovation — making RD Industries a place where every employee can make a meaningful impact.

Summary

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for developing and establishing new and existing production processes, methods and equipment design, along with associated improvements and enhancements. This position will assist in all aspects of our foundry procedures, compliances and measurements.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency

Assists in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training

Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment

Lead/Support the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.

Supports design, development and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods

Lead implementation of new equipment and/or automation equipment in manufacturing.

Assist with the design and development of new products and components from concept through production release.

Ensure designs and equipment comply with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, OSHA standards and customer requirements.

Improves utilization by studying work methods, testing modifications, designing new methods, recommending job restructuring

Maintains current Plant Layout (AutoCAD), and develops future Plant Layout plans associated with Plant projects and increases customer demands / new products

Lead continuous improvement programs (Kaizen – elimination of waste & 5’s) in alignment with business needs with experience in formal quality processes such as ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other well-developed continuous improvement programs

Sustain & Leverage improvement projects by training and guiding supervisors and operators

Work with safety team, with a goal to improve ergonomics of workstations

Demonstrated ability to listen to and process other’s point of view

Analyze labor requirements based on cycle time to meet customer demands. Work closely with Sourcing manager to perform demand and capacity analysis of resources, including headcount, equipment, and space.

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods that are applied and activities that take place in manufacturing and services

Analyses and suggests how to manufacture parts / products with maximum efficiency

Enact quality control procedures to resolve production problems and minimize costs

Design control systems to coordinate activities and production planning in order to ensure that products meet quality standards

Other duties as assigned

Competencies

1. Analytical Skills. 2. Complex Problem-Solving. 3. Critical Thinking. 4. Communication.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in production manufacturing warehouse. May be required to wear common (PPE) Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Generating, preparing, analyzing, presenting, and monitoring data in the work area, extensive reading and analyzing, visual acuity for accuracy and issues with solutions to those issues. Standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, filing, traveling day/night, sitting for extended periods. Sedentary work (lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds). Working in an office environment with clients, supervisors, and other employees. Operating office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

The statements herein are intended to describe general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Travel

Travel is expected 0% of the time for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques.

Proficient using statistical analysis tools; Six Sigma certification a plus.

Must be self-motivated, work well independently and have excellent time management skills. Industry experience with multiple types of materials processing (molding, metal processing, automation, and hand assembly processes

Excellent problem-solving skills & demonstrated ability to develop and present material orally and in writing in an articulate manner

Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based tools

Knowledge of manufactured products and processes.

Knowledge of measuring tools and ability to read blue prints

Ability to properly maintain records and document procedures, processes and other data.

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others. • Excellent communication skills

Education/Experience

High School Diploma/GED required.

Bachelor’s degree (industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or similar) Advanced technical training.

Previous Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing engineering experience as a manufacturing engineer, industrial engineer, manufacturing process engineer, industrial process engineer, continuous improvement engineer, tooling engineer, etc.

Strong understanding of engineering configuration management with the ability to convert engineering requirements into manufacturing instructions.

Understanding of the relationship between engineering Bill of Materials and a manufacturing Bill of Materials.

Any experience with SAP ERP or other ERP, MRP, MES (Manufacturing Enterprise System) applications as a user will be a plus.

Benefits Package Includes:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible paid time off for vacation and personal time, in accordance with Company policy

8 paid holidays

Employee Referral Program
PayActiv Wallet – access your earned pay on demand

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

RD Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and maintains a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, protected veteran’s status, marital status, physical disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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