Industrial Engineer - Intermediate

The Industrial Engineer - Powertrain will be responsible for direct/indirect labor and activities affecting line speed, cycle checks, scrolls and workstation assignments, change control and line balancing. A qualified candidate will utilize lean concepts to identify/eliminate waste and perform time/motion studies. The Engineer will assist the IE Manager and IE Supervisor with technical services to maintain efficient levels of lean manufacturing and manning.

• Work Measurement – Provide time valuations and analysis of work content.
• Time Study Jobs as required.
• Elemental breakdown and summarizations.
• 3 M Analysis (Muri, Mura, Muda).
• Perform MURI analysis & create chart updates for assembly line.
• Perform MURA analysis (videotaping and analysis) & update as required.
• Perform MUDA analysis – Rebalance jobs to improve cycle time and balance work.
• Create VA/SVA/NVA detailed analysis info/charts for assembly stations (ongoing).
• Golden Zone validation and summarization.
• Optimize part presentation and tool placement.
• Time tool changes.
• Time gauging and quality checks.
• Work sampling as required.
• All daytime study logs for non-repetitive assignments.
• Use predetermined time systems (e.g., MODAPTS) and standard data.
• Update VSOPs-SWI's (OPL's, etc.) – including standard work, tool change info, gauging QC plan.
• Process Analysis – Review manufacturing systems and equipment for conformance to expected operating parameters.
• Troubleshooting analysis:
  Log lines/equipment as required – record faults, defects, uptime, gauging time, etc.; check cycle times; analyze data; summarize findings; write up Kaizen(s) as required.
• Validate FIS/ANDON information:
  Validate FIS data on new lines, machine cycle times, machine state status.
• Work with Plant IT and Plant/Corporate Controls Engineers to validate and correct FIS information.
• Work on Microstop projects.
• Check machine cycle times regularly & when requested.
• Create/Update capacity sheets (Dick & Jane's) as required.
• Use FIS or stopwatch as required.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of time study/standards, ratings, MODAPTS, ergonomic evaluations, MTM‑UAS.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization from shop floor to management.
• Ability to work any shift, overtime, and some travel may be required occasionally.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Manufacturing assembly experience.
• Launch experience.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.