Overview: Seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing fabrication shop. This individual will be responsible for analyzing and improving manufacturing processes, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process optimization, lean manufacturing principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with production, quality control, and maintenance teams to enhance productivity. Responsibilities: Process Optimization: Analyze and evaluate current manufacturing processes in the fab shop to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. Project Management: Lead customer, continuous improvement and capital projects. Lean Manufacturing: Implement and support lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping, to reduce waste and improve workflow. Workplace Organization: Oversee the layout of the manufacturing shop floor to ensure an efficient flow of materials, tools, and workers, minimizing unnecessary movement and maximizing space utilization. Quality Improvement: Collaborate with the quality control team to establish and monitor quality standards, ensuring products meet or exceed customer requirements. Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze data on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, throughput, downtime, and yield rates, providing recommendations based on findings. Cost Reduction: Identify cost-saving opportunities in production processes and suggest improvements for material usage, labor efficiency, and equipment downtime reduction. Tooling and Equipment: Assist in selecting and implementing new tools, machinery, or equipment, ensuring they meet the required specifications and performance standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. 5-10 years of experience in an industrial engineering role within a manufacturing environment (preferably in a metal fabrication shop or similar setting). Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, process optimization techniques, and statistical analysis methods. Familiarity with CAD software, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, EPICOR. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and implement effective solutions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams. Experience with safety standards and regulations in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with strong Excel skills for data analysis.