About This Role
Job Overview
This industrial engineering position focuses on streamlining operations and cutting waste. You'll analyze workflows, design layouts, and implement solutions that boost productivity and safety. The role is based in Buffalo, NY, working within a manufacturing or logistics environment where efficiency is everything.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct time studies and analyze production data to identify bottlenecks.
- Design and optimize facility layouts for material flow and space utilization.
- Develop standard operating procedures and work instructions for frontline teams.
- Use simulation software to model processes and test improvement scenarios before rollout.
- Lead small projects to install new equipment or reconfigure workstations.
- Calculate labor standards and contribute to capacity planning discussions.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field is required.
- Hands on experience with process mapping and value stream analysis.
- Proficiency with CAD software for layout planning is a must.
- You need a solid grasp of ergonomic principles and lean manufacturing concepts.
- The job involves walking production floors, standing for periods, and occasionally lifting light equipment.
What It's Like In This Role
You'll split your time between the office analyzing data and the plant floor talking with operators. The team expects you to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and present data backed recommendations. Most days you're using spreadsheets, AutoCAD, or discrete event simulation tools. It isn't a strictly nine to five desk job; you adapt your schedule to support production trials or urgent issues.
Why You'll Like This Opportunity
The work changes constantly; no two projects are exactly alike. You get to see your ideas turn into tangible improvements on the floor. There's real potential to grow into roles focusing on supply chain management or operational leadership. Because JobXi lists openings from many employers in Buffalo, NY, you can explore different industries that need these skills.
Schedule & Work Type
This is a full time, onsite position in Buffalo, NY. Typical hours align with day shift operations, though some flexibility is needed for project deadlines. Remote work isn't typical for this hands on role, but hybrid arrangements for planning phases might be possible depending on the employer.
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Job Location
Buffalo, NY