Industrial Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Three Rivers, MI is seeking an Industrial Engineer to analyze operations, identify inefficiencies, and reduce waste in time, cost, materials and energy. You will conduct time and motion studies, develop business cases and support implementation of new processes and tools.

The role emphasizes designing layouts, improving workforce utilization, and ensuring safe, efficient production. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required and you will work with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Industrial Engineer

Dauch is looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our team in Three Rivers, MI! In this role, you'll analyze the operating environment to identify process inefficiencies and opportunities to reduce waste in time, cost, materials, and energy. You'll conduct time and motion studies, identify and recommend process improvements, and assist in developing business cases. You'll also evaluate pilot programs, simulations, and prototypes and support the implementation of new and enhanced processes and tools. Additionally, you'll design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency and analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow to improve overall manufacturing operations.

Job Description:

• 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

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.