Industrial Process Engineer

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering

DNA:

Industrial Process:

A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj.

Motion Technologies:

A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies:

A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Position Summary As an Industrial / Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will work to support the entire Seneca Falls Operations site and other CI team members to identify defects or waste in the production process through Flow Analysis, Simulation, Value Stream Maps, and other tools and then devise improved methods to sustainably improve process capabilities.

Essential Responsibilities Key objectives:

• In this meaningful role, you will have the opportunity to apply Industrial Engineering and Lean concepts to improve product and information flow, reduce inventory, meet customer delivery, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and reduce costs
• Lead and/or participate in project teams to apply Industrial Engineering tools to yield process and flow improvements with the purpose of reducing cost, growing capacity, or reducing complexity
• Implement Lean fundamental concepts such as value stream mapping and layout concepts for flow and pull to implement continuous flow

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in gap analysis and analyzation of complex factory operations and supply chains to determine optimum configurations to help execute the strategic vision for the SFO lean transformation utilizing Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Ensure facility efficiency and workplace safety.
• Facilitate the planning and implementation of workplace flow & layout improvements according to Industrial and Lean Engineering concepts
• Responsible for evaluating and recommending new technologies or more efficient manufacturing process to support new and existing product lines touching on plan for every part, SMED, TPM, OEE, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Factory etc.
• Lead projects of small to large scope and impact to meet customer expectations including leading Kaizen events (schedule meetings, handle any follow up and hand over to ops leaders upon completion) and other events on factory transformation using DMAIC methodology
• Perform cost evaluations and justification analysis; evaluate systems, methods, human factors, workflow, and other opportunities for productivity improvement
• Develop and execute lean and continuous improvement plans and projects; including requirements, deliverables, resources, timing and risks
• Communicate ideas and project status clearly and professionally through graphic and written media, and oral presentations. Provide necessary documentation of activities, results, assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of and expertise in the latest developments in the areas of Industrial and Lean Engineering; define their applicability to Goulds Pumps; develop and apply these systems and technologies through successful projects
• Responsible for the accuracy of work performed; take a can-do approach to ensure quality of work
• Serve as a technical coach for peers/customers as required
• Perform cycle time and bottleneck analyses.
• Develop and improve work methods.
• Interact with production management on all matters relating to productivity and utilization..
• Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to expand job knowledge and skills repertoire.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or permanent green card status. Position Requirements Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing related functions in machining/assembly environment in a high mix low volume facility working as an industrial or manufacturing engineer.
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals, lean concepts (such as Six Sigma or other Continuous Improvement methodologies), practices, and tools is required
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Industrial/Systems/Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience improving material and product flow in operations, connecting flow in operations
• Understand facility constraints such as space, machine capacity, materials movement, and utilities
• Must have strong interpersonal / relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of metal machining and assembly functions in a high mix low volume manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Must be familiar with ISO processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles.
• Capability to develop a project plan and to manage a project to completion.
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proficiency in English
• Must be comfortable working within a union environment
• Must be a US citizen or have permanent green card status Equal Pay Act Statement We aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work.

Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on 'how' they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations. Equal Pay Act Range 83,000 - 124,000