Automotive Industrial Engineer - Line Balancing & Launches

Advantage Technical; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

People Perks

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize automotive assembly operations. You will perform line balancing, work element allocation, and labor standards to support future vehicle programs. The role requires hands-on manufacturing analysis, collaboration with production teams and union leadership, and travel to U.S.

and Canadian sites as needed. This position offers a fast-paced environment for launching new programs and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience.
• Automotive manufacturing and General Assembly experience preferred.
• Hands-on line balancing and process planning experience.
• Experience with vehicle or product launches.
• Knowledge of MODAPTS, MOST, UAS, AutoCAD, Teamcenter or similar systems preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to U.S. and Canadian locations; no relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform line balancing, cycle time, bottleneck, and work allocation analyses.
• Assign manufacturing tasks across General Assembly, Trim, Chassis, Final Assembly, Engine, and Door operations.
• Develop improved work methods to increase productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Establish standard manufacturing times using predetermined motion time systems.
• Perform manpower planning, labor studies, and ergonomic evaluations.
• Support future vehicle launches and multiple manufacturing programs.
• Partner with production management, operations teams, and union leadership.

Skills

Line balancing

Cycle time analysis

Ergonomic evaluation

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MODAPTS

MOST

UAS

AutoCAD

Teamcenter

Job description

Advantage Technical in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize automotive assembly operations. You will perform line balancing, work element allocation, and labor standards to support future vehicle programs. The role requires hands-on manufacturing analysis, collaboration with production teams and union leadership, and travel to U.S.

and Canadian sites as needed. This position offers a fast-paced environment for launching new programs and opportunities to