Industrial Eng General

Epitec is seeking to hire an Industrial / Innovation Agency Engineer for the largest U.S. automaker, supporting a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility.

This role is a hybrid Industrial Engineering + Advanced Manufacturing Innovation position, focused on improving productivity while driving adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the plant.

Location

Sterling Heights, MI (Sterling Axle Plant)
Work Environment: Fully Onsite

Shift

Standard day shift (plant-based role; flexibility required based on production needs)

Employment Type

W2 Contract: Long-Term
Medical Benefits & PTO Included

Pay Range

Market Rate

Position Overview

This role combines core Industrial Engineering fundamentals with plantwide innovation leadership. The engineer will:

• Optimize labor standards, productivity, and manufacturing constraints

• Support capacity uplift initiatives and equipment implementation

• Drive and support advanced manufacturing innovation efforts across:

  • Digitalization

  • Data Analytics

  • Advanced Robotics

  • AI Vision

  • 3D Printing

  • AGVs / AMRs

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Engineering & Productivity Optimization (40%)

• Develop and track direct and indirect labor standards and methods

• Perform labor analysis and productivity optimization

• Conduct time & motion studies using MODAPTS, GSPAS/APT

• Perform constraint and cycle time analysis

• Support ergonomics evaluations and workstation design

• Maintain capacity planning and layout documentation

Plantwide Innovation & Pillar Support (40%)

• Support execution of plant innovation strategy

• Contribute across 6 innovation pillars (AI, robotics, automation, etc.)

• Track and manage innovation projects and PoCs

• Support adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies

• Assist with internal innovation communications and showroom setup

Capacity Uplift, Launch & Collaboration (20%)

• Support equipment run-offs and implementation

• Participate in capacity uplift projects

• Collaborate cross-functionally with:

  • Production

  • Engineering

  • Corporate SMEs

  • UAW

Required Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience

• Strong background in:

  • Labor analysis

  • Time & motion studies

  • Constraint / productivity analysis

• Experience in manufacturing / automotive environment

• Strong proficiency in:

  • Excel & PowerPoint

• Strong:

  • Communication

  • Problem-solving

  • Collaboration

Required Skills

• Industrial Engineering

• Time Studies

• MODAPTS

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD (layout design)

• Experience with:

  • GSPAS / APT systems

  • Ergonomics tools

• Exposure to:

  • Robotics

  • AI / automation

  • 3D Printing

  • AGVs / AMRs

• Bonus:

  • Power BI / PowerApps / programming

Work Authorization Requirement

• US Citizens or Green Card only

Education

• Required: High School Diploma / GED

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or related)
  
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