Industrial Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, based in Newton, NC, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to improve manufacturing productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance at our Newton location.

The role analyzes production processes, develops labor standards, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant operations and support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 2-5 years manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Experience with labor standards, time studies, ergonomics and process optimization.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops labor standards by analyzing work samples and methods.
• Improves labor utilization by studying work methods and redesigns.
• Optimizes workflow by evaluating process flows and workstations.
• Reduces waste by studying methods, equipment, and techniques.
• Implements work improvement programs with management.
• Prepares work-analysis information and reports.
• Completes projects by training operators.
• Maintains operation guidelines by updating policies.
• Protects confidential information and advises on breaches.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Labor standards

Time studies

Ergonomics

Process optimization

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Posting Title

Industrial Engineer

Legal Entity

GKN Drivelin Newton LLC (Delaware)

Job Description Summary

Dauch is searching for an Industrial Engineer to join our team. This position will be based out of our Newton, NC location.

Job Description

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance through the application of industrial engineering principles. This role analyzes production processes, develops labor standards, identifies waste reduction opportunities, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant operations and support business objectives.

• * Develops labor standards by analyzing work samples and methods; measuring work performance.
• * Improves labor utilization by studying work methods; testing modifications; designing new methods; recommending job restructuring.
• * Improves workflow by studying process flow charts; recommending modifications in workflow, workstations and product; developing new procedures; recommending equipment modifications and purchases.
• * Reduces waste by studying methods, equipment, and operator techniques; recommending changes; identifying and analyzing waste.
• * Implements work improvement programs by conferring with management and engineering staff.
• * Prepares work-analysis information and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• * Completes work improvement projects by training and guiding operators and supervisors.
• * Maintains operations guidelines by writing and updating policies, procedures and methods.
• * Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• * All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• 2-5 Years of manufacturing or industrial experience preferred
• Experience with Labor standard, time studies, ergonomics, and process optimization
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.