Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is a global company that specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of passenger car, light truck, medium truck, motorcycle and racing tires. With headquarters in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tire has manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design facilities within its family of companies located in 11 countries around the world. We’re constantly on the lookout for individuals who share our beliefs -- motivated individuals who can lead by example and inspire others to greatness. Careers are a Journey…Come Ride with Us!
Summary:
The Industrial Engineer for our Texarkana facility plans utilizations of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations by performing the following duties.
- Studies functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication.
- Establishes work measurement programs and analyzes work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
- Analyzes and maintains accurate work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
- Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
- Confers and assists with management and engineering staff concerning cost justifications and to implement plans and recommendations.
- Develops management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.
- Trains Associate Industrial Engineering Technician in time and motion study principles and techniques.
- Maintains up-to-date records of equipment, capacities, manpower requirements based on actual performance. Makes comparison to standards, draws conclusions, makes and implements recommendations.
- Develops a working knowledge of equipment. Recommends equipment, equipment modification, feeds, speeds, manning to achieve cost effective integration of equipment and labor.
- Cooperating with plant engineering, production, and the engineering draftsperson, maintains current accurate plant layouts of equipment and buildings. Prepares and analyzes proposed changes and improvements.
- Promotes adherence to the BMS
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
- Minimum of 2 years technical & relevant work experience
- Good computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power point, Access)
- AutoCad experience
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Team oriented personality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
Cooper Tire is an equal employment opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop and retain top candidates by providing an engaging culture and strategic advancement opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
