Industrial Engineer - General Assembly
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong background in General Assembly manufacturing environments to join our team. This individual will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in automotive and/or high-volume manufacturing, a passion for continuous improvement, and a proven ability to lead process enhancement initiatives.
This position offers a unique opportunity to help build and refine world-class manufacturing operations while driving operational excellence, developing team capabilities, and helping shape the culture of a growing organization.
Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing Process Development & Optimization
- Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Support the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing systems and operational standards.
- Drive improvements in plant layouts, workstation design, tooling, material flow, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks through data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
General Assembly Support
- Provide engineering support for General Assembly-related issues originating from production, suppliers, and field operations.
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing challenges using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Ensure processes consistently meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead or support Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on productivity, quality enhancement, and cost reduction.
- Facilitate continuous improvement activities using established Lean and problem-solving tools.
- Develop sustainable solutions that improve operational performance and drive measurable business results.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
New Product Introduction & Launch Support
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing launch activities.
- Develop process flows, workstation layouts, capacity plans, PFMEAs, and control plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful program launches.
Performance Monitoring & Collaboration
- Monitor manufacturing KPIs and develop dashboards, reports, and action plans to drive performance improvements.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to align manufacturing strategies.
- Present process improvement recommendations and implementation plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
Training & Development
- Train, mentor, and support production personnel on Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Help build organizational capability through coaching, standardization, and knowledge-sharing activities.
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience within automotive or manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting General Assembly operations.
- Proven success in process optimization, continuous improvement, and manufacturing performance enhancement.
- Experience supporting manufacturing launches and new product introductions.
- Startup manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools.
- Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain KPI dashboards and performance metrics.
- Proven track record of implementing sustainable cost savings and productivity improvements.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment.
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