Job Description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

EMI Acquisition Company Inc. (dba: EMI Industries) creates custom fixtures, displays and food equipment for the nation’s premier grocery, retail and restaurant brands. With over 40 years of experience in metal, millwork and refrigeration displays, EMI Industries is a trusted partner in creating a unique customer experience.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company’s American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, aim to help businesses stand out in a competitive market. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and 19 facilities throughout North America, LSI provides top-quality solutions for its clients. LSI’s management team is focused on continued profitable growth.

We are looking for an Industrial Engineer to support our team at our location in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Position Overview:

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving production systems for maximum efficiency, integrating people, machines, materials, and information to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness through process analysis, workflow optimization, data-driven decisions, layout design, and quality control.

Essential Job Functions:

• Process Improvement: Analyze existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to reduce waste and boost output.
• System Design: Develop new or improved production processes, layouts and workflows to increase efficiency and to ensure products meet quality standards. Ensure that work processes are safe and address safety issues and concerns.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data on productivity, quality, ergonomics, and costs to make informed decision.
• Quality Control: Implement and coordinate quality control procedures to meet standards and resolve production issues. .Generate process documentation and reports.
• Cost Reduction: Develop cost analysis systems and find ways to minimize expenses while maintaining or improving performance.
• Collaboration: Work with management, production staff, vendors, and other departments (like IT) to meet project goals.
• Standards Development: Establish labor utilization standards, production metrics, and work instructions.
• Technology Integration: Evaluate and implement new equipment, software, and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts

Education and/or Experience:

• BS in industrial engineering or related field such as manufacturing or mechanical engineering, required
• 2-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits:

EEOC:

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.