Description
Onsite - Position requires an employee to be onsite on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
The Role:
Senior Industrial Engineer will work directly with Production leadership in implementing lean manufacturing systems. The main purpose of this position within the Trim/Final Process CI team is to work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy and other resources that do not generate value. This position will also lead and coach other CI team members the best methods and processes to do all of the above. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to your success at General Motors.
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What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- Lead and coach other CI/IE team members best practices in lead manufacturing to achieve department goals and objectives
- Implement common Industrial Engineering business practices and processes
- Design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements with high integrity
- Maintain accurate time studies through motion analysis and application of standard time data
- Maintain accurate routings of parts to their assembly location
- Maintain accurate workstation layouts using computer aided drafting software (AutoCAD)
- Drive continuous improvement efforts in assigned area through elimination of waste
- Evaluate bottleneck areas and support throughput and productivity improvements in assigned area
- Support change management projects by developing line balance plans and participating in production trials
- Reduce total cost by improving productivity metrics related to operator work loading and value-added percent
- Participate in lean manufacturing through implementation of GM's Global Manufacturing System
- Support implementation and training for standardized work development
- Become a coach and teacher of lean manufacturing principles to the production floor
- Drive problem solving efforts
- Work collaboratively as one team with all levels of the organization
- Develop relationships with Production department and related personnel
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical discipline
- Strong experience working in manufacturing with a background in continuous improvement
- Working knowledge of computer aided drafting tools (AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Line Designer)
- Experience in documentation of standardized work procedures
- Experience in implementation of lean manufacturing concepts
- Knowledge of time study and motion analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of human factors engineering / ergonomic analysis
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office
- Ability to adapt to different interpersonal styles and communication methods
- Project management and time management skills
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.
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