Industrial Engineer

Mission

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Launch Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be a key player in coordinating vehicle launch, retooling, and model change programs. You will bridge the gap between product design and shop floor execution-optimizing operator workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, and ensuring our assembly lines are balanced, ergonomic, and fully prepared for seamless production launches.

Key Responsibilities

Line Balancing & Workflow Optimization

• Standardized Work & Workloads: Develop standardized work instructions and balance operator workloads to perfectly align with target takt times using Pre-determined Time Standards (such as MTM, MOST, or MODAPTS).

• Build Sequencing: Review product models within Teamcenter to determine and optimize the build sequence.

• Throughput Analysis: Lead throughput and bottleneck analyses to actively identify improvement opportunities and eliminate manufacturing constraints.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication

• Stakeholder Presentations: Present station readiness plans to the steering committee and external customers. Present comprehensive line balances to the core launch team (comprising product, engineering, and operations).

• Engineering Direction: Provide strategic direction to Station Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to drive design and process improvements.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead or actively participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) workshops and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Validation, Safety & Metrics

• Ergonomic Evaluations: Compile data for ergonomic evaluations using digital tools like Process Simulate Human or ErgoMan to hand off to the responsible safety teams.

• Quality & Compliance: Validate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and process documentation to ensure compliance and secure formal launch approval.

• Launch Tracking: Support pilot builds, tool tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases. Track and report key launch metrics including cycle time adherence, first-time quality, downtime, and throughput performance.

Profile

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related technical discipline), or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in a vehicle assembly manufacturing or assembly environment, specifically supporting vehicle launch, retooling, or model change programs.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Software: Basic proficiency in AutoCAD for line layouts and advanced usage of Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

• PLM Software: Familiarity with Teamcenter / JT2Go for reviewing product models.

• Ergonomic Tools: Exposure to digital ergonomic tools (Process Simulate Human, ErgoMan, etc.) is a plus.

Core Methodologies

• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, line balancing, and standardized work.

• Solid understanding of PFMEA, lean methodologies, and ergonomic design.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to present technical data clearly to diverse audiences.

Location

Location Address

61008 Belvidere, United States

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