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Industrial Engineer

Optimal Staffing
Lansing, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Job Summary:

Assembly Plant Operations Industrial Engineer responsible for operations validations and productivity.


Hiring Manager's Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. No other degrees will be accepted.
  • 2 years of experience in General Assembly & Supply chain.
  • AutoCAD and APS are required.


Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists in establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques
  • Provides information for various management systems
  • Record and analyze information on specific problems assigned in the utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities
  • Work well with various engineering disciplines, floor and shop personnel and outside suppliers
  • Confirms or recommends changes to layouts, labor control and/or material control
  • Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment in supporting SPQRC initiatives
  • Must support plant in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost goals
  • Must be willing to work any assigned shift, work daily, weekend, and holiday overtime as required
  • Supports/implements the QS9000/ISO14001/(GMS) Global Manufacturing System compliance processes

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge with Lotus Notes or other email communication tool
  • Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally
  • Good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations
  • Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills
  • Partners with senior management to analyze and solve issues
  • Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
  • Strong knowledge of work measurement and work standards
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Demonstrated strong ability with ergonomic requirements of workstation design
  • Ability to conduct line balancing activities - 3-5 years’ experience
  • Ability to coordinate system simulations and design process buff - 3-5 years’ experience
  • Position related experience - 6 years
  • At least 1 year of relevant auto industry experience required
  • At least 1 year of Past GM work experience required


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