Industrial Eng General

KYYBA, Inc

Sterling Heights, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

3D Printing, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AutoCAD, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Services, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capacity Management, Capacity Strategy, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Computer Workstations, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Ergonomics, High School Diploma, Hyperion Pillar, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Technology, Marketing, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Newsletter, Operating Systems, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Production Management, Progress Reports, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Realtime Operating System, Robotics, Social Media, Team Player, Technical Recruiting, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Sterling Heights, MI

POSTED

8 days ago

Job Title: (Industrial Eng General)

About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY The Industrial / Innovation Agency Engineer is a highly dynamic hybrid role at the Sterling Axle Plant. This position is responsible for driving plant productivity, optimizing labor standards, and managing manufacturing constraints, while simultaneously serving as a key leader on the plantwide Innovation Team. The successful candidate will apply classical Industrial Engineering methodologies (such as time studies, ergonomics, and capacity planning) to evaluate, plan, and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies across the plant’s six Innovation Pillars (Digitalization, Data Analytics, Advanced Robotics, AI Vision, 3D Printing, and AGVs/AMRs). Additionally, this role will support an upcoming capacity uplift project, assisting with equipment run-offs and implementation. ________________________________________ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Industrial Engineering & Productivity Optimization (Approx. 40%) • Labor & Standards: Drive the development, installation, and tracking of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor metrics (RTOs, off-standards, efficiencies) and help generate presentations to Global IE for labor authorizations. • Time & Motion Studies: Conduct time and motion studies using MODAPTS and GSPAS/APT systems. Ensure all work processes and changes are accurately documented. • Constraint & Cycle Time Analysis: Analyze process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time studies. Provide inputs to constraint decks and actively support constraint working meetings and leadership report-outs. • Ergonomics & Workstation Design: Conduct workstation Job Ergonomics evaluations and support workstation/packaging design reviews. • Layout & Capacity: Support basic 2D CAD modeling for workstation updates. Maintain capacity planning documents (capacity strategy, capacity statements, volume worksheets) and prepare inputs for the annual budget and headcount maps. 2. Plantwide Innovation & Pillar Support (Approx. 40%) • Innovation Strategy Execution: Support Sterling’s central Innovation Team in delivering annual corporate innovation objectives. Track and report progress on objectives, action plans, training plans, and versatility sheets. • Pillar Team Integration: Provide engineering and project management support to the (6) Innovation Pillars: Digitalization, Data Analytics, Advanced Robotics, AI Vision, 3D Printing, and AGVs/AMRs. Attend pillar meetings and help guide projects from the initial idea phase through plant-floor implementation. • Project Tracking: Assist engineers across the plant in utilizing and updating projects within ***’s web-based innovation project tracking software. • Ideation & Proofs of Concept (PoCs): Facilitate and capture ideas during monthly area ideation sessions (target: 1 per month per area) and support the execution of Proof of Concept projects (target: 2 per area annually). • Workstation Adoption Surveys: Survey existing plant workstations to evaluate "adoption readiness" for corporate *** Innovation initiatives against quarterly timeline targets. • Internal Communication & Marketing: Champion innovation successes to internal and external stakeholders via newsletters, social media posts, and the plant floor innovation kiosk. Assist in setting up the plant's new "Product Showroom". 3. Capacity Uplift, Launch & Collaboration (Approx. 20%) • Capacity Uplift Project: Support the planning, equipment run-off, and implementation phases of the plant's newly kicked-off capacity uplift project. • Cross-Functional Leadership: Interface with Production Supervision, Central Engineering, Corporate SMEs, and the UAW to resolve concerns and drive change on the floor. • Benchmarking & Training: Attend *** and industry benchmarking events, workshops, and exhibitions (e.g., Automate Show) to identify and import best practices.

Skills Required:
Industrial Engineering

Skills Preferred:
AutoCAD

Experience Required:
• Industrial Engineering Fundamentals: Strong background in labor analysis, time/motion studies, and constraint/productivity analysis. • Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, track deliverables, and facilitate cross-functional meetings. • Data & Communication Tools: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint [1]. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Soft Skills: Self-driven, highly collaborative, capable of balancing shifting priorities, and a strong champion of *** OS behaviors (Excellence, Focus, Collaboration).

Experience Preferred:
• Familiarity or certification in MODAPTS. • Experience with *** Ergonomics analysis tools. • Experience with GSPAS / APT systems. • Proficiency in AutoCAD for layout drawings. • A strong interest in or familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies (Robotics, AI, 3D Printing, AGVs, etc.). • Programming / PowerBI / PowerApps

Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:
Fully onsite at Sterling Axle Plant.

Location: (Sterling Heights,MI)

Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665

Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

SELECT AWARDS

An INC 5000 company for 10 years
Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan

About the Company

KYYBA, Inc

Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.

Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

http://www.kyyba.com/

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