Job Description

The Role:

Industrial Engineer will work directly with production, engineering, and Manufacturing Teams in implementing lean manufacturing systems. They will analyze throughput data to help departments improve performance. They will be responsible to prepare standardized work for future products alongside the core team and help to launch great products. In steady state, they will drive continuous improvement projects.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Coordinate problem solving activity on plant floor level with multi-department resources.
• Support as necessary in-plant tryouts, process changes, and implementation plans to resolve ergonomic issues.
• Assist in establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques.
• Analyze throughput data to determine plant bottlenecks then work with the floor to eliminate them.
• Analyze existing operations and proposes cost justified improvements.
• Optimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment.
• Assist in planning new facilities, operations and/or relocation of same.
• Provide information for various management systems.
• Regular contact with others outside the work group.
• Monitor adherence to recommended safety procedures and good housekeeping.
• Recommend changes to workstation, labor, and layouts to reduce waste and cost per car.
• Work alongside production team, manufacturing engineering team, engineering team to establish lean workstation set-up including standardized work.
• Establish execution plans to complete the job and or/project.
• Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions.
• Keep up to date on current product developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Actively identify new areas for learning and take advantage of learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of MGO and part routings.
• Respond to Supplier and Engineering inquiries.
• Complete special projects / scenarios as needed.
• Support Floor Readiness for SORP.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• 1+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Highly developed oral & written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Project management skills.
• High level of analytical ability.
• Familiarity of Standardize Work.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Knowledge of layout software such as CAD.
• Knowledge of plant simulation.
• Knowledge of and experience in Standard Time Data Systems (STDS).
• Knowledge of and experience in Assembly Processing Systems (APS).
• Knowledge and experiences in Throughput Analysis.
• Knowledge of work measurement and work standards.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of computer software (Office suite and engineering software).
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required.

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $80,200.00 - $125,900.00. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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