Industrial Engineer

Job 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 Micro stop 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:

• 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

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering