Industrial Engineer

Core Responsibilities: Time Studies & Labor StandardsLead the plant's time study program, ensuring accurate and consistent labor standards across operationsPerform detailed time and motion studies on production processes to establish and validate labor standardsAnalyze work content, identify inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements based on observed dataMaintain and update labor standards within the ERP system and ensure routings reflect actual production conditionsPartner with supervisors and operators to ensure standards are realistic, clearly understood, and consistently appliedConduct periodic audits to ensure standards remain accurate as processes, equipment, or staffing change Operational Excellence & Process FlowOptimize end-to-end process flow across aluminum casting operationsAnalyze and improve plant layouts, machine placement, and material movementControl, audit, and continuously improve part routings within the ERP systemIdentify bottlenecks and implement sustainable throughput improvementsLead plant-wide efficiency initiatives aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals Costing & Profitability ImprovementMaintain accurate standardized part costing modelsUse time study data to ensure labor assumptions in costing models reflect real production performanceApply DMAIC methodology to eliminate waste and improve marginsPartner with Finance and Operations to drive cost transparency and accountability Standard Work & Systems DevelopmentCreate, maintain, and improve SOPs and work instructionsEnsure time studies are completed timely and annual routing audits are executedImplement systems thinking to improve plant-wide coordinationImprove tracking of downtime, OEE, capacity utilization, and routing accuracy New Product & Process ReadinessSupport new product introduction with accurate routings and labor standardsEnsure manufacturing readiness for aerospace, defense, and transportation customersPartner with Engineering and Quality to proactively eliminate launch risk What Success Looks Like at EckAccurate and trusted labor standards across the plantImproved throughput and reduced lead timesRoutings and costing models that reflect real production performanceMeasurable margin expansion through improved labor productivityStrong collaboration across production, quality, maintenance, and leadership A visible presence on the shop floor driving continuous improvement Required AttributesHands-on mindset; comfortable in a high-temperature foundry environmentStrong cross-functional leadership capabilityData-driven decision maker with sound engineering logicExcellent communication skills across all organizational levelsHigh accountability and ownership mentalityAbility to operate in a fast-moving, continuously improving manufacturing environmentSelf-motivated and committed to professional growthSystems thinker who evaluates upstream and downstream impacts Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering (or related field)3-7 years of manufacturing experience (metal casting preferred) Experience in aluminum casting or heavy manufacturing environmentsDemonstrated proficiency in: Time & Motion StudiesERP systems and part routing controlStandardized part costingLean Manufacturing & Six SigmaStatistical Process Control (SPC) Proven ability to lead through influence rather than authority Salary Range$85k-$115k, based on skills and experience. Requirements added by the job poster

• Authorized to work in the United States
• 3+ years of work experience with Time Study