Industrial Engineer

Description

Sponsorship:  GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement ​​ : This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Grand Rapids’ Operations on a full-time basis.

Shift:  Primarily first shift but must be flexible to support all three shifts as needed. 

The Role: In this role as an Industrial Engineer, you will work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy and other resources that do not generate value.

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead cross functional Throughput Improvement Process (TIP) teams to eliminate constraints in various product lines
• Provide and analyze information for various management systems
• Conduct delay studies to determine top downtime issues in constraint processes
• Work with various engineering disciplines, floor and shop personnel and outside suppliers
• Establish operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques
• Record and analyze information on the utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities
• Confirm or recommend changes to layouts, labor control and/or material control
• Support plant in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost goals

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​​ :

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of Manufacturing Experience

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):​  

• Working knowledge of Lean Design Six Sigma, 5 WHY, Problem Solving, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle, etcetera
• Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – Intermediate level
• Ability to lead small teams, work well with others and exhibit teamwork skills
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Knowledge of ergonomic requirements of workstation design
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD for plant layout analysis
• Ability to conduct line balancing activities
• Ability to understand and use SAP, Production Monitoring and Control (PM & C), Andon, and Maximo

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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