Industrial Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level Industrial Engineer to support labor optimization across stamping, body, paint, and final assembly in North America. You will work with cross-functional teams to study labor efficiency and document results.

You will participate in time studies, modular planning, and plant rebalances, contributing to program launches and continuous improvement. This role requires strong communication and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years in industrial engineering or manufacturing operations.
• Co-op/internship counts toward experience.
• Experience with MODAPTS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support capacity studies and labor optimization for milestones.
• Lead benchmarking and target setting for labor improvements.
• Assist with cycle line layouts, time studies, and operator allocations.
• Collaborate with plants on build events and program launches.
• Document standard methods and procedures.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Labor Optimization

Time Studies

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MODAPTS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Support forward model and capacity studies for all milestones, including direct and indirect labor in Stamping, Body, Paint, and Final
• Lead new model labor optimization efforts through benchmarking, target setting, process-change tracking, and replication across programs
• Support cycle line layout planning and virtual build events with operator allocations and time studies
• Work with plants on physical build events and program launches
• Minimize or offset labor impacts through labor blitzes, plant projects, and design/process opportunities
• Assist with operator allocations, cycle line layouts, plant rebalances, line-speed changes, time studies, throughput issues, and launch support
• Maintain and deliver IE documentation, including Labor Glidepath, Program 1-Pager, Labor by Department, Plant Line Speed, and APT Assessment
• Develop and document standardized methods and procedures
• Implement labor efficiency through global industrial engineering processes, tools, and standards
• Complete and evaluate plant time studies using MODAPTS
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, material handling, ergonomics, and plant personnel
• Support Assembly and Stamping in North America
• Travel domestically

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 1+ years of Industrial Engineering or manufacturing operations experience
• Minimum of 6 months of co-op or internship experience may be considered toward the required experience
• Plant Industrial Engineering and manufacturing operations experience preferred
• Experience with MODAPTS preferred
• Experience working in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Industrial Engineering principles and practices, with a focus on labor optimization, process improvement, and time study methodologies. Proficient in utilizing tools like MODAPTS and Microsoft Office to enhance manufacturing operations and support program launches.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Industrial Engineering
• Labor Optimization
• MODAPTS Experience
• Time Studies
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Labor Optimization
• Time Studies
• Cycle Line Layout Planning
• Process Change Tracking
• Standardized Methods Development
• Plant Rebalances
• Labor Blitzes
• Capacity Studies
• Benchmarking
• Operator Allocations

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Planning Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Operations
• Industrial Engineering
• Plant Projects
• Labor Glidepath
• Program Launch Support
• Virtual Build Events
• Throughput Issues
• Ergonomics
• North America Assembly
• Labor by Department

Tools & Technologies

• MODAPTS
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint