Industrial Engineer

Lear Corporation; Auburn Hills (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support production by applying engineering methods to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize manpower and material use. You will work within the Engineering department and report to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include studying processes, establishing labor standards, analyzing layouts and schedules, recommending improvements, and supporting capital projects while adhering to ISO/TS quality practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) with 2+ years of related experience or an equivalent.
• Experience using AutoCAD for drafting and design.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Study organization charts and project information to define labor functions.
• Establish work measurement programs and standard labor utilization.
• Analyze facility layout and production data to improve efficiency.
• Recommend changes to reduce waste and improve cost effectiveness.
• Support management and engineering with implementation plans.

Skills

Process analysis

Labor standards

Waste reduction

Layout design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
AUBURN HILLS, MI

As a member of the Auburn Hills team, the Industrial Engineer will be responsible for assisting production by providing technical support. Help lower the cost of production by eliminating wastes in both manpower and materials. Plan utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations by performing the following duties. The Industrial Engineer is a member of the Engineering department and reports to the Engineering Manager.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Study functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication.
• Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
• Confer with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
• Manage the maintenance records of machines in regards to the preventable maintenance program.
• Develop management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.
• Design/purchase production equipment and tools.
• Write and maintain standard work instructions (SWI’s).
• Review and improve packaging issues.
• Complete FMEA’s and process flows as required.
• Conduct time studies.
• Visualize different work station layouts.
• Handle parts, assemblies or packing materials.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Follow ISO14001 and TS16949 procedures/processes.
• Participate in plant recycling programs.
• Assist in launch programs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to the achievement of quality/management objectives by optimizing design (of layouts, machines, etc…) to produce quality products.
• Supervision of construction and/or contractor crews during capital or other facility projects.

Experience Requirements

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.); two plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with computer drafting software (AutoCAD).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.