Industrial Engineer

Job Description

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS third party recruiting support is NOT needed for this role Replies will not be sent for any unsolicited offers for recruiting assistance Only candidates authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship will be considered Relocation assistance not available for this position Why OXCO For over 30 years Oxco LLC has become known as a creative and reliable engineered materials solution provider with a strong client base across many markets We are on a growth mission at Oxco In 2025 we expanded our business with a mid west location and we continue to search for like minded value add businesses to add to our portfolio We offer a competitive total rewards package and an opportunity for growth and career development More importantly we have amazing employees who thrive on teamwork and a shared desire to exceed the needs of our customers Industrial Engineer Manufacturing Cost and Continuous Improvement Role Highlights The Industrial Engineer Cost and Continuous Improvement role is to provide support to optimize manufacturing processes and establish accurate and timely cost financial and statistical data to all stakeholders that improve profitability This role combines financial process analysis with operational engineering excellence focusing on Lean manufacturing principles to maximize throughput reduce costs and optimize production efficiency The Industrial Engineer identifies opportunities initiates projects through collaboration with production leadership operators maintenance sales product development supply chain IT and accounting Identifies the project plan and executes the actions needed to achieve goals This role will develop cost standards BOMs while driving improvement projects across the enterprise and implement sustainable cost saving initiatives Responsibilties Conduct behavior and actions in accordance with Oxco core values of Caring Creativity Determination Dependability and TeamworkPerform all work in a safe manner following all safety standards and use required safety equipmentIdentify and lead productivity andor efficiency projects to completionProcess Engineering and Continuous ImprovementLead CI Projects including but not limited to VSM waste elimination SMED 5S Standard Work and process optimizationsConduct studies with MOST Maynard Operation Sequence Technique to establish accurate standards and labor cost baselinesIdentify non value added activity with MOST analysis to drive CI effortsIdentify productivity andor efficiency improvement opportunities through process and data analysisQuantify measurable impact while identifying needed actionsExecute project plan with on time completion of deliverablesEnsure sustainability of impact after project execution in completeEnsure improvements meet safety quality delivery productivity and efficiency objectivesApply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency andor productivityManage projects using Green Belt tools and DMAIC methodology where applicable Communicate and document project activities such as the project scope timelines design reviews action plans and measured resultsDetermine baseline capabilities and identify bottlenecks in production Evaluate technologies and suppliers for decisions on projectsWork with others to investigate and solve business challengesResponsible for collecting organizing and analyzing operational cost data Assist in developing and analyzing cost standards resulting in setting standard costs for manufactured goodsPartner with finance to maintain ongoing visibility of obsolete and aged inventory and recommend corrective actions andor accounting adjustmentsAnalyze and communicate variances including but not limited to labor yields material usage overhead and absorptionAssist with quotes and pricing models as needed Prepare periodic production reporting as requestedPerform cost benefit analyses to compare operating programs review financial requests or explore alternative financing methodsManage and maintain cost standards and bills of material for work in process and finished goodsAssist with preparation of budgets andor forecastsCreate andor modify information supporting the use of equipment in production including setup sheets visual aids work instructions spare parts lists manuals and purchase of spare parts and provide training to operators on all changesProvide technical support and assistance to the plant maintenance team on existing equipment and toolingOther duties as assignedQualifications Education Bachelors degree in IndustrialEngineering or related engineering discipline or Cost AccountingSix Sigma Green Belt of Black Belt certification preferredLean Continuous Improvement training or certification preferredExperience 5 7 years cost accounting or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment5 Experience leading lean continuous improvement projects with positive resultsFacilitating and participation in CI Events SMED 3P SW KANBANPractical application with MOST in a Manufacturing environmentCommand of MOST standards TalkMOST experience or willingness to learnLicense or Certification Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferredLean Continuous Improvement training or certification preferredEqual Opportunity Statement Thank you for considering a career opportunity with Oxco Oxco LLC and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training