Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cincinnati Office - Cincinnati, OH 45242Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: EngineeringIndustrial Engineer (Quality)
(this is a Remote role, with travel requirements domestically and internationally)
Company Background:
Fechheimer was founded in 1842 and is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Fechheimer Brothers Company is the premier uniform manufacturer servicing the military, federal, state, and local public safety service markets. Our uniforms represent the honor, respect, and pride reflective in public safety today and at Fechheimer we take pride in serving those who serve us.
Our goal is to bring to market premier products and programs through our two brands; Flying Cross® and Vertx® to continue our tradition of providing superior products & service through innovation and technology that continually meets and exceeds our customers’ expectations.
At Fechheimer, not only do we pride ourselves on our products and programs but on our company culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a fun and relaxed work environment, and the opportunity for continued growth and learning.
Benefits Offered:
Competitive Pay
Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
FSA and HSA Accounts
Long and Short-Term Disability
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Pay: $100,000.00-110,000.00/year (based on experience)
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Position Summary:
The Industrial Engineer improves sewing operations across multiple manufacturing sites, both domestic and international, as well as both company owned and 3rd party contractors, by increasing operator efficiency, reducing WIP, improving quality, and lowering manufacturing costs using proven industrial engineering and lean methods. This role monitors production performance by operation, implements process changes to increase efficiency using TSS (Toyota Sewing System) for modular manufacturing, conducts time studies and sets production rates, and delivers routine daily/weekly/monthly production reporting in support of the ISO 9001 quality management system. The position is remote and requires frequent travel to manufacturing locations to observe processes, validate standards, and drive consistent execution.
Responsibilities:
In this role you will be required to…
Production Monitoring & Efficiency Improvement (TSS / Modular Sewing)
Monitor production levels by operation and implement process changes to increase operator efficiency using TSS (Toyota Sewing System) principles for modular manufacturing.
Identify bottlenecks, imbalance, and flow constraints within sewing modules/lines and recommend practical countermeasures to improve throughput and reduce WIP.
Apply apparel/uniform industry best practices (e.g., standard work, modular staffing, line balancing, point-of-use staging) to improve consistency and performance.
Time Studies, Work Measurement & Standard Rates
Conduct production analysis and time studies and set manufacturing production rates/standards.
Maintain and update engineered standards (e.g., SMV/SAM concepts, method validation, allowance logic) used for planning, costing, and performance measurement in sewing operations.
Support continuous improvement by evaluating methods/motions to reduce non-value-added work and improve ergonomics without compromising quality.
Reporting, Data Analysis & ISO 9001 Support
Perform data analysis using the ISO 9001 quality management system and produce daily/weekly/monthly reports on production to be shared with plant management.
Extract data from the production control program/system and maintain accurate data entry as needed to ensure reliable reporting and analysis.
Use data to identify trends and root causes (efficiency loss, downtime, rework drivers) and translate insights into improvement actions.
Quality & Cost Improvement (Uniform/Apparel Manufacturing)
Partner with Operations and Quality to reduce defects and variation through process controls, operator method adherence, and prevention-focused improvements consistent with ISO expectations.
Support manufacturing cost reduction through improved methods, reduced rework/scrap, better utilization, and increased throughput.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and governmental regulations; promote safe work practices aligned to production floor realities (equipment, workstation layout, material flow).
Serve as a site safety advocate as assigned, supporting OSHA-aligned practices and safe process design.
Multi-Site Standardization & Collaboration
Travel to multiple manufacturing sites (domestic & international, internally, & 3rd party vendors) to observe processes, validate standards, and drive consistent execution of best practices across operations.
Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional partners to implement improvements and sustain gains through training on standard methods (non-supervisory; improvement-focused).
Evaluate and recommend apparel manufacturing technologies and workflow changes that reduce cost and improve quality.
Other duties as assigned consistent with industrial engineering support for apparel sewing operations.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong industrial engineering capability in apparel/uniform sewing manufacturing (flow, modular operations, standard work, bottleneck analysis).
Working knowledge of TSS (Toyota Sewing System) or similar modular manufacturing systems.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and how reporting/metrics support a quality management system.
Skilled in time study techniques, setting standard rates, and improving methods in a production environment.
Proficiency working with production control data and generating recurring performance reporting (daily/weekly/monthly).
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for remote work and multi-site influence; able to translate data into action plans.
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
Background in apparel manufacturing processes through formal education and/or on-the-job training; Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
5+ years’ experience in apparel manufacturing (or equivalent relevant experience).
Remote role with frequent travel to multiple manufacturing locations, both domestic and abroad, as business needs require.
Physical Requirements:
Positional: Frequent sitting (remote work and data analysis); occasional standing and walking during on-site observations; driving and air travel as required for multi-site support.
Gross Mobility: Rare climbing or crawling; occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching when observing processes and workstations; frequent reaching and handling when using measurement tools and working with laptops/documents.
Sensory: Frequent talking and visual acuity for near and midrange tasks (reporting, analysis, documentation); occasional depth perception and field of vision demands while navigating production floors and during travel.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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