Job Description

Let Us Power Your Potential

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.

Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer to work in the Corporate Process Improvement Engineering team in North Mankato, MN. This opportunity provides the challenge of working directly with various Taylor companies in optimizing production processes utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Your Responsibilities:

• Effectively participate in a collaborative team atmosphere working with production leaders, peers, and stakeholders across the enterprise on continuous improvement projects such as improving efficiencies, through-put, cost savings, and quality resulting in ROI through the utilization of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• With emphasis toward working the DMAIC approach, function as the continuous improvement project lead on these initiatives from project start to finish.
• Develop new concepts from the initial design research and development into feasibility studies to determine if concepts are capable of functioning as intended.
• Utilize the Lean Six Sigma approach to map out the current state situation and work to justify an effective future state plan resulting in ROI. These efforts will require a fundamental working knowledge in tools such as VSM, From-to-Charts, Relationship Charts, Spaghetti diagrams, Cost Analysis, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, 5 whys, 5s, 8 deadly wastes of manufacturing, and more.
• Utilize statistical and quality tools as applicable such as: FMEA/PFMA, Gage R&R, Control Charts, SPC, Cpk, DOE, Pareto Charts, Histograms, Regression Analysis, fishbone cause and effect diagrams (5 M’s).
• Participate in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.

You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited program in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ years of experience working in manufacturing industry with some experience working on continuous improvement initiatives with knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma
• Experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Strong statistical knowledge – especially as it applies to a manufacturing industry and quality control
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel – approximately up to 30%. Travel requirements are primarily local within the Mankato area as well as other facilities within Minnesota and the US

We Would Also Prefer:

• Knowledge of Printing and Fulfillment industry experience
• Mechanical and technical aptitude a plus

About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world’s more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.