Industrial Engineer

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Novi, MI is seeking an Industrial Engineer (Architecture) to lead plant layout, lean flow initiatives, and time studies. The role supports Phase 2-5 layouts, PFEP-based planning, and Kaizen activities across the plant.

You will work in a matrix organization, requiring strong leadership and communication, with travel to customer sites as needed. The position emphasizes MODAPTS/time studies, line balancing, and the integration of Flow Planner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree focusing in Industrial Engineering or similar.
• 2-5 minimum years of engineering experience.
• 3+ years in automotive industry preferred.
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites.
• AutoCAD experience essential.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Visio) required.
• Leadership and teamwork in matrix environments.
• Flexibility for regional plant visits.

Responsibilities

• Own current plant layout and ensure alignment with Floor Space Planning Tool.
• Align plant layout drawings with AutoCAD standards.
• Propose lean flow improvements for facility operations.
• Support new business layout during Phase 2-5.
• Plan warehouse requirements using PFEP Matrix.
• Conduct indirect labor planning and time studies.
• Support Materials & SCM with line-side decisions and delivery methods.
• Maintain central MODAPTS/time study database.
• Lead Kaizen projects for lean flow and space utilization.
• Assist with product changes and pilot plant activities.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen leadership

Time studies

Project leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

PFEP (Plan for Every Part)

MODAPTS

Flow Planner

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC

Industrial Engineer (Architecture)

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer will provide technical expertise in plant layout and lean flow, standard labor analysis (direct and indirect), material planning and internal logistics, and lean manufacturing. The Plant Industrial Engineer will maintain key performance measurements to monitor and exceed department goals.

Essential functions of the role

• Current plant layout ownership – ensure accuracy / alignment with Floor Space Planning Tool (FSPT).
• Alignment of plant layout drawing with AutoCAD® standards.
• Lean flow proposals / improvements to overall facility flow.
• New business (Phase 2-5) layout support – defining where new business fits in the plant.
• Warehouse requirements planning utilizing Plan for Every Part (PFEP) Matrix.
• Indirect labor planning for plant utilizing Flow Planner® software.
• Support Materials & SCM groups with line side racking decisions, supermarket flow, kitting, and part delivery methods.
• Adherence to guidelines and standards for internal logistics / material flow.
• Value Stream Mapping – current and future state with plan for gap closure.
• Kaizen support – CI project collaboration.
• Kaizen leadership for lean flow / density / floor space utilization improvements.
• Direct labor time studies / MODAPTS® / line balancing.
• New program direct labor planning, including reviews of “Process Book” with AME.
• Indirect labor time studies / work sampling / work balancing.
• New program indirect labor planning, including use of Flow Planner® software.
• Maintenance of a central database of all MODAPTS® / time studies for the plant.
• Support plant key improvement initiatives and IE functional projects as required.
• Responsible for specific IE projects related to Pilot Plant activity. Such as AGV's, Conveyance systems, kan bans, etc. (Include CI, VA/VE, Best Practices)
• May be involved in helping to move heavy parts within plants
• May assist line with product changes to meet specifications.
• May have Yanfeng interns assigned to them for supervisory development and project coordination.

Required education

• Bachelors level degree focusing in Industrial Engineering or similar.

Required qualifications

• 2-5 Minimum Years of Experience within Engineer.
• 3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry desired.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• AutoCAD experience essential.
• Strong computer skills required (Microsoft Office, Visio, etc).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills – ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead projects without direct positional authority is required.
• Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork (verbal and documentation) skills – ability to write clear and concise technology documentation is required.
• Flexible work with regional plant visits as required.

Preferred qualifications

• Lean certification desired.
• MODAPTS® certification desired.
• Experience with conveyors/AGVs