Industrial Engineer

Company Overview

Utility Concrete Products (UCP) is a leading provider of precast concrete solutions. UCP specializes in producing high-quality utility manholes, sound walls, water retention systems, earth retention systems, and an array of other specialized infrastructure products. The company has built it’s reputation on doing whatever it takes to meet the customer’s needs, while still maintaining high quality standards. UCP is dedicated to continuous improvement and optimizing manufacturing processes to continue delivering exceptional value to our customers. The company is experiencing aggressive growth, and the team is looking for high performing individuals who can help the company lead the precast concrete industry in cutting edge manufacturing processes and technologies.

The Mission

The Industrial Engineer plays a critical role in supporting and optimizing our daily precast concrete production operations. Working in a dynamic 50/50 office and plant floor environment, this role involves directly observing processes, gathering data, and implementing improvements to increase throughput, efficiency, and safety. You will work hands-on with production teams to troubleshoot issues and assist in modernizing our manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed time studies to establish baseline metrics and identify bottlenecks on the production floor.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and managing accurate production routings.
• Calculate and document asset, equipment, and human resource requirements for various product lines.
• Assess existing production processes and implement targeted improvements to increase capacity and throughput.
• Analyze material flow across the facility and propose adjustments to reduce waste and handling time.
• Evaluate production cell layouts and execute improvements for better ergonomics and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the quality and production teams to aid in finished product rework dispositioning.
• Write and maintain clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for rework and other critical processes.
• Participate actively in initiatives to automate current manual production processes.
• Research and support the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to make operations safer and more efficient.
• Manage, track, and maintain accurate master data for concrete forms and form liners.

Qualifications

Required Education & Technical Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment (precast concrete experience is a plus).
• Design: Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other like software packages
• Hard Skills: Breaking down problems systematically, developing requirements, and designing to the requirements using strong analytical skills.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both plant floor personnel and management.
• Mindset: A natural, self-motivated, leader with the ability to communicate effectively with both leadership and skilled plant personnel while also driving a strong culture of continuous improvement.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This is not a "desk-only" job. You will spend roughly 50% of your time on the plant floor. You must be comfortable navigating a heavy industrial environment, which includes proximity to overhead cranes, batch plants, and large curing forms.