Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer – Powertrain

Job Title: Industrial Engineer – Powertrain

Pay Rate: $35.00 – $39.41 per hour

Base Pay Range: $35.00/hr – $39.41/hr

Location: Dundee, Michigan, United States

Employment Type: Contract

Schedule: Full-time hours

Benefits: Competitive benefits package starting Day 1, PTO, and paid holidays

The Industrial Engineer – Powertrain is responsible for analyzing and optimizing production processes to improve efficiency, line speed, and workstation assignments. This role utilizes lean manufacturing principles to identify and eliminate waste, perform time and motion studies, and support the IE Manager and Supervisor in maintaining efficient line operations.

• Conduct time studies and provide detailed work valuations and analysis
• Perform elemental breakdowns and summarizations
• Conduct 3M Analysis (Muri, Mura, Muda) and implement improvements
• Rebalance jobs to improve cycle time and line efficiency
• Create VA/SVA/NVA analysis for assembly stations
• Optimize part presentation, tool placement, and workstations
• Time tool changes, gaging, and quality checks
• Maintain all daytime study logs for non‑repetitive assignments
• Update VSOPs, SWIs, OPLs, standard work, and QC plans

• Troubleshoot manufacturing systems and equipment for operational efficiency
• Record and analyze faults, defects, uptime, and cycle times
• Validate FIS/ANDON data and coordinate with Plant IT and Controls Engineers
• Perform capacity analyses and maintain documentation (e.g., Dick & Jane sheets)
• Support Kaizen initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Check machine cycle times and monitor operations regularly

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Knowledge of time study, standards, ratings, MODAPTS, ergonomic evaluations, MTM‑UAS
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization from shop floor to management
• Self‑motivated, highly organized, and detail‑oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work any shift, overtime, and occasional travel

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing assembly experience, including launch experience
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

Reliance One, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.