Industrial Engineer

Description:

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.

IE Tasks and Duties

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 (on-going)

• Golden Zone validation and summarization
• Optimize part presentation and tool placement
• Time tool changes
• Time gaging and quality checks
• Work Sampling IL 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 chg info, gaging QC plan

Process Analysis (The review of manufacturing systems and equipment for conformance to expected operating parameters)

• Trouble shooting analysis
• Log Lines/Equipment (as required)
• Record faults, defects, Uptime, Gaging time, etc.
• Check Cycle Times
• Analyze data
• Summarize findings.
• Write up Kaizen(s) as required
• Validate FIS/ANDON Information as required
• 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 (Frequent checks of operations and machines)

Create/Update Capacity sheets (Dick & Jane's) as required

Machine Cycle Time updates

Use FIS or Stop Watch as required.

Requirements:

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

Must be self-motivated

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Microsoft Office experience

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