What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Industrial Engineer position at Tata Technologies?
At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Job Title to strengthen our team in Location.
Senior Industrial Engineer (Industrial Engineering Lead)
Location: Detroit, MI, USA
Duration: Full Time
At this time, we are considering candidates who are U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to lead industrial engineering initiatives in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can drive throughput improvement, productivity gains, and operational efficiency while collaborating closely with production and plant leadership.
You will play a key role in identifying constraints, optimizing workflows, and implementing sustainable continuous improvement strategies to support both immediate production goals and long-term transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead initiatives to improve plant throughput and production output
Analyze production performance and identify capacity constraints
Conduct time studies, method studies, and work measurement
Develop and implement standard work and labor benchmarks
Perform line balancing, bottleneck analysis, and capacity planning
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) initiatives
Improve workstation design, material flow, and operator efficiency
Identify and eliminate waste and non-value-added activities
Develop scalable processes to support future growth and flexibility
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, logistics, and engineering
Support digital manufacturing and simulation-based optimization initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Production / Automotive Engineering
8–10 years of Industrial Engineering experience
Minimum 5 years in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments
Proven track record of improving throughput and productivity
Technical Skills
Strong expertise in time study, method study, and work measurement
Experience with standard work development and line balancing
Knowledge of capacity and bottleneck analysis
Experience in value stream mapping (VSM)
Plant layout and process flow optimization experience
Lean Manufacturing tools including Kaizen, 5S, SMED, visual management, and waste elimination
Knowledge of TOC, ergonomics, and safety standards
Hands-on experience with Excel and MS Office
MOST / MODAPTS experience preferred
Exposure to simulation tools such as Proplanner or Plant Simulation
MS Project and AutoCAD knowledge are added advantages
Preferred Industry Experience
Trucks manufacturing
Heavy equipment / off-highway
Agricultural or construction equipment
Specialty or customized vehicle manufacturing
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and drive initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Hands-on approach with willingness to spend time on the shop floor
Ability to influence teams and leadership through analytical insights
Why Join Us
Opportunity to lead high-impact industrial engineering initiatives
Work in a dynamic, complex manufacturing environment
Drive measurable improvements without heavy capital investment
Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
Interested candidates, please apply or share your updated resume.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.
Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Each application will be reviewed against the criteria for the role; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date, it means your application has not been successful. We will, however, retain your details for future suitable opportunities.