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KMC Stampings
Industrial Packaging Engineer
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What they do
An Industrial Engineer devises ways to make production processes more efficient and less wasteful. Uses technology and engineering to help companies and organizations produce products with efficient use of time, resources, and energy.
$91,277 / year median in New York
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Your opportunity to make an impact starts here with KMC a premiere metal stamping company, where leadership drives our legacy forward. Guided by continuous improvement, you'll inspire innovation through shared ideas and lessons learned. Committed to customer collaboration, you'll foster trust and deliver exceptional solutions. As a recognized leader in engineering and manufacturing, you'll tackle complex challenges while championing growth through learning. Your devotion to safe working environments will ensure team safety and awareness. Fueled by quality, you'll uphold excellence in every decision. Focused on customer and employee success, you'll empower both to thrive. Lead with impact—join our leadership table today!
Dental & Vision InsuranceGenerous 401(K) plan with company matchEducational Assistance, Mentorship program
POSITION SUMMARY
The Industrial/Packaging Engineer is responsible for driving industrial engineering initiatives that improve material flow, labor efficiency, cost performance and on time delivery as well as designing and optimizing packaging solutions.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Measurement & Labor Optimization Conduct time studies and establish standard work (rates) for all key operations Maintain and continuously improve labor standards within Plex or internal systems Compare quoted rates to actual and refine quote rate algorithms. Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities to improve overall productivity Packaging Optimization Work with suppliers and in house team to design packaging solutions for WIP and finished goods that protect product while minimizing cost, handling, and waste Standardize container usage, dunnage, and pack quantities Develop packaging cost tools for accuracy and consistency Work with new product development on costing of packaging Develop and manage packaging costing programs for new and existing products Workstation & Facility Layout Design and optimize workstation layouts for efficiency, flow, and operator effectiveness Support line balancing and capacity alignment across processes Assess jobs for ergonomic risk and implement improvements (lift assists, repositioning, work heights) Other Support and promote a safe working environment. Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Quality to support MOS continuous improvements Interface with Project Engineering on new product launches for manufacturability and packaging Support MOS continuous improvement initiatives aligned with KMC pillarsBENEFITS
Some key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including: Culture Forward Work EnvironmentPPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options includingNO PLAN PREMIUMS
on the CDHP Plan!Dental & Vision InsuranceGenerous 401(K) plan with company matchEducational Assistance, Mentorship program