Briggs & Stratton · 4 days ago
Continuous Improvement/Industrial Engineer
Sherrill, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expBriggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, providing innovative products and diverse power solutions. They are seeking a Continuous Improvement/Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve production flow, and implement ergonomic solutions to enhance safety and efficiency in the manufacturing area.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
David Sims
Responsibilities
Continuously optimizes direct and indirect manufacturing labor and in-plant material flow through the use of industrial engineering methods including; line balancing, time studies, in-plant and external material flow
Recommends designs and helps implements optimal station layouts that support the operator
Drives towards sustainable solutions by assisting with developing standard workflows for new and existing products while considering safety and efficiency
Supports safety performance of the manufacturing area through the design of ergonomic solutions for the different operations as well as for material handling
Recommends plan for every part approach to new product launches
Recommends improvements and/or modifications for sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters
Promotes strategy deployment by completing Bottleneck Analysis and Value Stream Mapping
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completes moderately complex industrial engineering assignments under general supervision
Performs statistical analysis of data to provide information to meet and improve production flow and standard times
Continuously optimizes direct and indirect manufacturing labor and in-plant material flow through the use of industrial engineering methods including; line balancing, time studies, in-plant and external material flow
Recommends designs and helps implements optimal station layouts that support the operator
Drives towards sustainable solutions by assisting with developing standard workflows for new and existing products while considering safety and efficiency
Supports safety performance of the manufacturing area through the design of ergonomic solutions for the different operations as well as for material handling
Recommends plan for every part approach to new product launches
Recommends improvements and/or modifications for sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters
Promotes strategy deployment by completing Bottleneck Analysis and Value Stream Mapping
Strong Knowledge of engineering concepts, practices and procedures engineering standards and systems
Knowledge of product launch management systems
Must possess strong team, leadership, and interpersonal skills to interact with and motivate a diverse group of people
Understands National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to act with a sense of urgency
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience (internship, project portfolio, open source contributions) in large, high pressure operations (<$300 million in revenues)--manufacturing or similar preferred
Preferred
Industrial degree preferred
Company
Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Briggs & Stratton) is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$677.5MKey Investors
KPS Capital
2020-07-20Debt Financing· $677.5M
2020-07-20Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kristina Cerniglia
CEO
Recent News
2025-10-31
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