Industrial Engineer (Skidding Business)

Description

Industrial Engineer

Location

Waco, TX (On-site)

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Plant Director

Summary/Objective

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Industrial Engineer optimizes manufacturing processes within the Skidding Business by designing workflows, analyzing production data, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes and optimizes workflow, information flow, and material flow for skid assembly processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure smooth production.
• Develops and maintains overall plant layouts, routings, workstation designs, and material handling systems to support scalability and lean manufacturing principles.
• Conducts time studies and work measurement analyses to establish labor standards, balance workloads, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates with Production Leaders to streamline assembly operations and implement standardized work instructions.
• Partners with SCM and Warehouse teams to design material storage, kitting, and delivery systems that minimize handling and support just-in-time production.
• Applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce bottlenecks, improve throughput, and enhance safety and quality in skidding operations.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and 5S implementation.
• Evaluates equipment utilization and recommend changes to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize floor space usage.
• Provides data-driven recommendations to leadership through performance metrics, cost analyses, and process simulations.
• Assists in the introduction of new products and engineering changes by designing efficient production layouts and processes.
• Ensures compliance with safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards in all process and layout designs.
  
  

Trains production associates and supervisors on new methods, standards, and tools developed through process improvements

Competencies

• Lean Manufacturing Knowledge.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Attention to Detail.
• Strong Negotiation Skills.
• Technical Capacity.
• Self-Motivated.
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Time Management.
• Business Acumen.
• Decision Making.
• Ownership of Projects.
• Accountable to Objectives.
• Customer-Driven.
• Organizational Skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no direct supervisor responsibilities.

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
  
  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employees are expected to work the necessary hours to complete all tasks on time and to a satisfactory standard.

Travel

Regular travel is not required for this position.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
• 5+ years of related experience
  
  

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO on an annual basis
• 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
• Voluntary Life
• Aflac Insurance—Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life
• 401(k): 4.5% employer match
  
  

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.