Industrial Engineer

Prolec GE Waukesha is now part of the GE Vernova Group

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Industrial Engineer to join our Operations team. In this role, you will lead key industrial engineering initiatives focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, optimizing material flow, increasing production output, and supporting capacity planning efforts. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Control, and other cross-functional teams to identify operational challenges, implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing methods, workflows, and production processes.
• Develop and adapt industrial engineering tools and systems for computer-based applications.
• Conduct machine loading, labor planning, plant loading, and capacity analysis studies.
• Evaluate operational performance and provide recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and establish training curves for manufacturing occupational groups.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to implement systems, procedures, and techniques that reduce costs and improve operational output.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and problem areas, assess current conditions, and develop improvement plans.
• Define and maintain reference unit data used for labor standards, capacity analysis, and production planning.
• Maintain current manufacturing capability records and provide critical operational data to stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, and Production Control.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering teams to support cost-effective material utilization and manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing systems and process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpreting operational performance metrics.
• Experience working in a manufacturing production environment is preferred.

What You'll Bring

• A data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Resourcefulness, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Technical aptitude to manage a broad range of industrial engineering responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing shop-floor environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

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Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.