Winnebago Industries

Are you driven by process improvement and problem solving? Do you want to join a rapidly growing company and help drive next-level capabilities? Winnebago Outdoors is seeking an Industrial Engineer based in Forest City, IA. Your continuous improvement mindset will be utilized as you drive and deliver best practices across the organization, being mindful of cost savings opportunities. 

Role Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for various production areas.
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies to increase operational efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct time studies and process analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
• Utilize lean principles and tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures and best practices.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop solutions to address production issues.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement projects.
• Train and mentor junior engineers on lean principles and process improvement methodologies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in industrial engineering to ensure Winnebago Motorhome remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Communicate regularly with management and stakeholders on process improvement initiatives and progress.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in budget planning and cost control initiatives.
• Provide support for new product development and introduction to ensure efficient and effective production processes.

Knowledge & skills

• Strong listening and communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to connect with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to explain and apply statistical knowledge in various settings to a variety of audiences.
• Proven problem-solving skills and demonstrated decision making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and facilitate multiple projects.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, as well as the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Cross-functional complex project management.
• Self-motivation, willingness to learn & grow, and a strong work ethic is required.

Work Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, with additional on the job experience desired.
• Manufacturing with lean principles.
• Microsoft Office / Excel math modeling.