Power Solutions International · 1 day ago
Industrial Engineer II
Darien, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $92K/yrPower Solutions International (PSI) is a leader in large gen-set packaging and enclosures, providing turnkey, custom power packages. The Industrial Engineer II role involves studying, planning, and coordinating manufacturing operations to optimize productivity, material flow, and efficiency using Lean operational methods and Industrial Engineering techniques.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Establishes and continually improves Lean operational methods and work standards
Analyzes existing operations and proposes cost justified improvements utilizing the sufficiency plan process
Implements including maintaining templates and process documentation and ensuring effective utilization of Epicor
Responsible for leading 5S initiatives, Kaizen events, 6 Sigma projects and assist in the analysis and implementation of Kanban systems to reduce inventories and other process improvements
Optimizes use of floorspace, material flow, manpower utilization, workstation design and equipment using Industrial Engineering & Lean Manufacturing methods, tools, process flow diagrams and techniques including standardized work, line balancing, time studies, labor routing, theory of constraint, work station design, ergonomic assessment, Visual Management, Andon, Mixed Model Sequencing & Scheduling
Creates common templates, reports, and methods and provides data for management reporting systems such as Production End of Shift Reports, KPI Reporting, Financial Analysis, Unit Cost Reports, Productivity Analysis, Efficiency Analysis, Budget Analysis, Cost Reduction Analysis, Sufficiency Plans, Cap Expenditure justifications, Make vs Buy Analysis, and Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
Analyze and document current state of PSI material flow strategies, systems and processes to improve operations in warehousing, supermarket, kitting, sub-assembly, and point of use line side material presentation. Develop and implement a "Plan for Every Part" (PFEP) strategy and system to reduce waste while accurately delivering parts to the production operator
Assist, mentor, and train Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers on common templates, spreadsheets, charts, tables, systems, processes, methods, tools and techniques
Lead small projects as needed
Provide technical support for operations; serve as a technical liaison between product engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and customer service engineering
Adhere to all safety procedures including the use of personal protective equipment and navigating the plant with alert behavior
All other duties assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree, preferably in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or another applicable engineering field
Hands on lean manufacturing experience
Demonstrated success in the implementation of Industrial Engineering & Lean Manufacturing methods, tools and techniques in an ISO environment
Subject matter expertise in Industrial Engineering & Lean Manufacturing methods, tools and techniques implemented in an ISO environment
ERP knowledge (Epicor, JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle) especially effectively communicating process changes to IT and understanding computer systems constraints
6 Sigma, 5S initiatives, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, A3, Kaizen events, and/or Kanban experience
Preferred
Familiarity with CAD, ideally Solid Works
Experience working with high volume manufacturing assembly, ideally Automotive environment with IATF 16949 certification
APICS CPIM certification
Project leadership experience and/or project management training and knowledge (CPM a plus)
Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles especially labor reporting and inventory accounting for use in developing metrics and gathering KPI data
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Pet insurance
Discounted prescription plans
401k match
Life insurance
AD&D
Short- and long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Company
Power Solutions International
Power Solutions International is a global producer and distributor of a ranges of high performance
Founded in 1985
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$545MKey Investors
Weichai America
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $135M
2024-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2023-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $25M
Leadership Team
Anthony Capra
Human Resources Business Partner
Jason Lin
Chief Technical Officer
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