Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc. · 10 hours ago
Industrial Engineer
Cincinnati Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expSteel & O’Brien Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel flow control components, rapidly expanding its Data Center Cooling division. The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing production systems to maximize efficiency and throughput in the new Cincinnati manufacturing facility.
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Responsibilities
Develop, update, and optimize plant layouts using CAD tools to improve material flow, operator efficiency, and equipment utilization
Create detailed 2D/3D CAD layouts for new production lines, equipment installations, and facility modifications
Evaluate space requirements, material movement, and storage strategies to support smooth operations
Utilize simulation/analysis software to validate complex production scenarios
Develop visual models and engineering documentation to guide installation and implementation
Map current and future-state process flows to eliminate waste and reduce cycle time
Identify bottlenecks and constraints in manufacturing workflows and develop solutions to improve throughput
Optimize workstation design and material presentation for ergonomic and efficient operator performance
Calculate line capacity, takt time, and equipment utilization to ensure production goals are achievable
Model throughput performance under different production scenarios and recommend system improvements
Support strategic planning by providing data-driven assessments of future capacity needs
Conduct time and motion studies to establish accurate labor and machine standards
Balance production lines to distribute workload evenly and improve operational efficiency
Maintain and update standard work based on validated time study data
Participate in continuous improvement events such as 5S, Kaizen, and VSM
Assist cross-functional teams with product launches, equipment integration, and process changes
Provide analytical support for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and operational planning
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
2-5 years of experience in facility layout design, time studies, or workflow optimization in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a fast-paced growth industry
Extensive recent experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks required
Proficient and experienced in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software for 2D and 3D drawings including layouts, workflows and material flows
Experience with simulation software such as Technmatix, FlexSim, Simul8, or Arena
Expert in time study and labor analysis
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations
Comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Curious, proactive, critical thinker
Effective and positive communicator, team player, and project collaborator
Ability to measure, report and achieve performance metrics such as reduction in cycle time and process waste, improved line balance and labor efficiency, increased throughput and production capacity, accuracy and sustainability of standard work, layout improvements implemented on schedule and within budget
Able to perform the physical demands of the job including ability to safely navigate a manufacturing environment, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, to stand for long periods, and to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and twist, extended periods of sitting and using office, phone and computer equipment, ability to occasionally travel by air and car
Preferred
Experience with simulation software such as Technmatix, FlexSim, Simul8, or Arena is highly preferred
Experience with capacity planning and bringing on new production lines preferred
Company
Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc.
Steel & O’Brien is a Premier Manufacturer of Sanitary Fittings, Valves, Pumps, Data Cooling Components and more.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase