Industrial EngineerDesign Systems, Inc. | Farmington Hills, MIJob Type: Full-timeExperience: 1–3 yearsTravel: 10–25%About Design Systems, Inc.Design Systems, Inc. helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency through industrial engineering, facility layout design, and process improvement. We develop practical solutions that improve productivity, safety, quality, and cost.Position SummaryDesign Systems, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to improve manufacturing processes, facility layouts, labor efficiency, and production workflows. This role combines data analysis, time studies, line balancing, and CAD layout development to deliver practical improvements for our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesCollect and analyze manufacturing and operational data.Conduct facility surveys to verify layouts, equipment locations, workstations, aisles, and material flow.Develop and maintain facility and workstation layouts using AutoCAD.Observe and document manufacturing processes and workflows.Conduct time studies and work measurement to establish labor standards.Perform line balancing, capacity analysis, and labor planning.Identify opportunities to improve productivity, ergonomics, safety, quality, and cost.Analyze bottlenecks, cycle times, throughput, and labor utilization.Apply lean manufacturing principles to develop improved processes and layouts.Support implementation of recommendations and validate results.Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations.Collaborate with clients and cross-functional manufacturing teams.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.1–3 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.Knowledge of time studies, work measurement, line balancing, and capacity analysis.Proficiency in AutoCAD or comparable CAD software.Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work in manufacturing environments and travel to client sites.Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.Preferred QualificationsAutomotive, assembly, or high-volume manufacturing experience.Familiarity with MODAPTS or other predetermined motion-time systems.Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, ergonomics, and root-cause analysis.Work EnvironmentBased primarily in our Farmington Hills, MI office, with limited work-from-home flexibility and 10–25% travel to client and manufacturing facilities. Onsite work may involve walking production areas and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).Apply TodayIf you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, analyzing processes, and developing practical engineering solutions, we encourage you to apply and join Design Systems, Inc. in helping manufacturers operate more safely and efficiently.
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