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Industrial Engineer (Waukesha, WI, US) @ Salzgitter Konzern

Waukesha, Wisconsin, USOnsiteFull-time
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<p><img alt="Weltklasse" src="https://www.salzgitter-ag.com/fileadmin/footage/MEDIA/SZAG/jobs_und_karriere/khs_Header_SuccessF_EN.jpg " style="width:100%;height:auto"></p> <p>KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world&apos;s leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?</p> <p><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing packaging and processing systems to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. This role focuses on process improvement, workflow optimization, and resource utilization while ensuring compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards. The Industrial Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="margin:0.0in -0.25in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Tests and evaluates integrated systems for managing manufacturing processes, uses analysis of human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -0.25in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">In collaboration with production leaders and personnel, coordinates continuous improvement/lean initiatives for all KHS facilities in alignment with KHS GmbH programs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -0.25in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Facilitates work teams to make production operations more efficient and profitable; tracks process improvement strategies, objectives, milestones, and metrics.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.5pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Reviews production schedules, work orders, engineering specifications, and related information to estimate manufacturing costs, design cost saving methods, and determine the effects of process changes on costs and quality; provides reports for management review, action, and control. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.5pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Creation and maintenance of work instructions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.5pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Works to reduce working capital by implementing methods and systems to ensure a more effective and efficient level of inventory.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -0.25in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Communicates best practices throughout the organization.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Your Profile</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">One to five years of experience in an FDA-regulated food, beverage, chemical, or industrial packaging/processing environment—or equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems (preferably SAP), and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Familiarity with process optimization tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to travel up to 30%.</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available after 30 days of employment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Generous Educational Reimbursement program.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Company-sponsored Life and Disability Insurance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Paid Time Off and ten (10) paid holidays per year.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">401(k) with Company Match.</span></li> </ul><p>In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.</p>

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