About the Role
The Industrial Engineer will work directly with Production leadership in implementing Lean Manufacturing systems to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy, and other resources that do not generate value. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to succeed in this role.
Responsibilities
- 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 team members.
- Drive problem solving efforts.
- Work collaboratively as one team with all levels of the organization.
- Develop relationships with Production department and related personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering (or equivalent) AND 2 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
- Experience working in manufacturing with a background in Continuous Improvement.
- Experience in documentation of Standardized Work procedures.
- Experience in implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
- Knowledge of time study and motion analysis.
- Working knowledge of computer aided drafting tools (AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Line Designer).
- Ability to adapt to different interpersonal styles and communication methods.
- Self-motivated individual with Continuous Improvement focus.
- Ability to work any shift, OT and weekend shifts.
- DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Line Designer
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Time Study
- Motion Analysis
- Standardized Work
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Human Factors Engineering
- Ergonomic Analysis
Location
- Tonawanda
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of Industrial Engineering experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $80,700.00 - $109,400.00
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
- We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture.
- Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
- From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
- We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave.
- Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
- We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
- We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team.
- Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com).
Equal Opportunity
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