What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Tekshapers?
Senior Industrial Engineer
Location: Novi, MI
Position Summary
The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and capacity through time studies, line balancing, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role works closely with production, manufacturing, and logistics teams to optimize labor, equipment, material flow, and facility utilization.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with:
- Time Studies
- Line Balancing
- Capacity Planning
- Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
- Labor and Machine Optimization
- Material Flow and Line-Side Part Presentation
- Floor Space and Layout Optimization
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience supporting manufacturing launches and process development activities.