Quest Global · 22 hours ago
Jr. Industrial Engineer - First shift (6 to 8 months)
Troy, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
0+ years expQuest Global delivers world-class engineering solutions across various industries. They are seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer to conduct time studies, perform audits, and implement fixes to improve operational efficiency.
ConsultingSoftwareOutsourcingInformation TechnologyInformation Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct stopwatch or video-based time studies on all operations in the target cell(s)
Break down each operation into elements, calculate cycle times, and compare against takt time
Document operator balance charts, Yamazumi charts, and standard work combination sheets
Perform daily/weekly “pitch walks” (Gemba-style audits) of each production cell
Verify presence and condition of: tools, materials, production packets, gages, visual aids, kanban, 5S standards, etc
Observe operator adherence to current standard work
Log every issue found during time studies and pitch walks
Immediately fix low-effort issues on the spot (e.g., relocate tools, restock materials, correct mislabeled gages)
Escalate higher-impact or cross-functional issues to Client leadership with recommended actions
Consolidate all issues into a central location (e.g., shared Excel/SharePoint tracker or A3 form)
Categorize by type, frequency, and impact (time lost, quality risk, safety, etc.)
Create and maintain a live Pareto chart to prioritize top issues
Lead or support implementation of the prioritized fixes
Use PDCA or A3 methodology where appropriate
Verify effectiveness with follow-up time studies and pitch walks
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 0-3 years prior relevant experience
0-3 years of manufacturing component trouble-shooting experience
LEAN manufacturing experience
Experience with equipment and factory layouts
Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks
U.S. citizenship is required
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Company
Quest Global
Quest Global is an engineering solutions company that offers a range of services in the engineering and technology domains.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.08BKey Investors
The Carlyle GroupChrysCapitalWarburg Pincus
2023-08-08Private Equity· $500M
2021-08-23Private Equity· $150M
2016-02-19Secondary Market· $350M
Leadership Team
Ajit Prabhu
Chairman & CEO
Rajendra Kumar Shreemal
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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