Engineer - Industrial Engineering

About Metalware Corporation

Established in 1999, Metalware Corporation has grown into a distinguished manufacturer of fashion accessories, serving a broad customer base with over twenty years of industry experience.

Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and methodical Industrial Engineer to enhance our manufacturing operations by boosting productivity, cutting costs, and driving efficiency improvements. This role involves detailed analysis of production processes, manpower-machine balancing, workflow optimization, and the deployment of Lean Manufacturing methodologies across various production units.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out time and motion studies to define standard cycle times for all manufacturing activities.
• Examine and enhance production workflows in processes such as Zinc Die-Casting, Trimming, Buffing, Polishing, Plating, Assembly, Laser Marking, Quality Inspection, and Packing.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams, and detailed work instructions.
• Assess manpower needs to allocate workforce optimally and conduct line balancing to improve throughput and minimize downtime.
• Detect process bottlenecks and apply improvements to elevate productivity levels.
• Track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and propose enhancement measures.
• Analyze production data including downtime, rejection rates, rework, and machine usage.
• Lead projects aimed at improving productivity to decrease manufacturing costs and shorten lead times.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Quality Control, Maintenance, Procurement, Tool Room, and Inventory departments for process improvements.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist with new product feasibility assessments and process planning to support development activities.
• Suggest enhancements for plant layout and material flow to reduce handling times and boost operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present productivity and efficiency metrics through daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a closely related discipline is mandatory.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working as an Industrial Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred candidates will have exposure to zinc die-casting, automotive parts production, precision engineering, or electroplating sectors.