Industrial Engineer

Manufacturing Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Welding and Stamping Manufacturing Company seeks an entry-level Industrial Engineer to support daily production, analyze performance, and maintain process documentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in data analysis, Kaizen activities, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechatronics engineering (or related field).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, charts, data tracking).

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing and production operations.
• Analyze production performance, downtime, scrap, and operational trends.
• Develop and maintain reports, trackers, and process documentation.
• Assist with process improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Assist with implementation of operational and engineering changes.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare management reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechatronics engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Industrial Engineer – Entry Level

Position Summary

Growing automotive manufacturing company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop hands-on experience in manufacturing, process improvement, data analysis, and operational support.

The ideal candidate must be highly analytical, organized, proactive, and comfortable working directly with production and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing and production operations
• Analyze production performance, downtime, scrap, and operational trends
• Develop and maintain reports, trackers, and process documentation
• Assist with process improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Assist with implementation of operational and engineering changes
• Monitor KPIs and prepare management reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• o Mechanical Engineering
• o Industrial Engineering
• o Manufacturing Engineering
• o Mechatronics Engineering
• o or related engineering field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills REQUIRED

Candidates must demonstrate advanced Excel capabilities, including:

• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Data analysis and reporting
• Formulas and data tracking
• Charts and dashboards

Excel proficiency is a critical requirement for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or manufacturing experience preferred
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement concepts
• Familiarity with welding or stamping operations is a plus

Company Description

Welding and Stamping Manufacturing Company