Industrial Manufacturing Project Engineer -Capacity planning

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: - LPSD- Fuel Systems ClientReason/motivation for request:- Capacity assessment for future demand - Process/ Shop Lean Transformation Typical task breakdown:- Design, analyze, and optimize end-to-end material and process flows across the manufacturing value stream.- Drive throughput improvements by reducing WIP, minimizing lead time, and eliminating bottlenecks.- Lead value stream mapping initiatives and implement future-state flow improvements.- Monitor and improve key performance metrics including throughput, on-time delivery, lead time, and capacity utilization.- Lead digital transformation initiatives, including production KPI digitization and integration of autonomous robotics.- Develop and optimize staffing models, labor utilization, and workforce planning aligned to production demand.- Act as a lead engineer, influencing cross-functional teams to achieve flow, productivity, and performance goals.- Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving (A3, DMAIC) to eliminate waste.- Partner with production, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams to align materials, staffing, and execution with operational priorities. Interaction with team: Production, Finance, Manufacturing, MAINTENANCE Team Structure- Work with another 4 industrial Enginners Work environment: Production facility with multiple Manufacturing machines Education & Experience Required: - Years of experience: 8-10- Degree requirement: Engineering - Do you accept internships as job experience: No Top 3 SkillsCapacity Planning & Management – MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service. Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Additional Technical Skills (Required)- Power Apps experience for workflow automation.- Data analytics skills with a focus on actionable insights.- Working knowledge of AI tools.- Leadership or team guidance experience.- MODAPTS certification.- CAD Soft Skills(Required)- Negotiation- Dealing with ambiguity