Job Description
Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products – including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few – AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites.
Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts. Establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods. May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee the industrial engineering of two manufacturing sites
- Works closely with business line leadership to prepare reports, conduct root cause analysis, and perform program reviews.
- Focuses on labor, efficiencies, and flow through production lines to assist operations teams.
- Acts as a liaison between operations and facilities to maximize equipment efficiency and capacity.
- Support capital projects when adding new equipment and implementing site improvements.
- Assist continuous improvement projects through lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and six sigma initiatives.
- Follows specific, detailed instructions and/or guidance from senior functional staff.
- Develops solutions to routine technical problems by following standardized practices and procedures.