What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Acro Service Corp?
Employee will be responsible for drafting, managing standardized work. Update layouts, managing the throughput improvement process and collaborating with UAW counterparts with relation to production IE/Ergo matters.
What You'll Do (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 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.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering (or equivalent)
- 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).
- 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.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Knowledge of human factors engineering / ergonomic analysis.
- Previous experience with project management and time management.
- Previous experience working in a Union Environment or Bargaining Unit.
Experience working in a plant with machining operations.