Industrial Engineer - Intermediate

InDepth Engineering Solutions; Dundee (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dundee, United States is looking for an Industrial Engineer - Powertrain to enhance manufacturing efficiency. The candidate will conduct time studies, process analysis, and apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste. Responsibilities include analyzing assembly line performance and collaborating with the IE Manager and Supervisor. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience in manufacturing assembly, and knowledge of ergonomic evaluations. The role may require working any shift and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Engineering required.
• Knowledge of time study/standards, ergonomic evaluations required.
• Manufacturing assembly and launch experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform time studies and analysis on work content.
• Conduct process analysis and troubleshoot manufacturing systems.
• Validate and correct FIS data with IT and Controls Engineers.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Time study/standards knowledge

Ability to interface with all organizational levels

Manufacturing Assembly experience

Launch experience

Knowledge of ergonomic evaluations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MODAPTS

MTM-UAS

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Full time

Dundee, United States | Posted on 01/07/2026

The Industrial Engineer - Powertrain will be responsible for direct/indirect labor and activities affecting line speed, cycle checks, scrolls and workstation assignments, change control and line balancing. A qualified candidate will utilize lean concepts to identify/eliminate waste and perform time/motion studies. The Engineer will assist the IE Manager and IE Supervisor with technical services to maintain efficient levels of lean manufacturing and manning.

IE Tasks and Duties Work Measurement

(Provide time valuations and analysis of work content)

• Time Study Jobs as required
• Elemental breakdown and summarizations
• 3 M Analysis (Muri, Mura, Muda)
• Perform MURI analysis & create Chart updates for assembly line
• Perform MURA analysis (videotaping and analysis) & update as required
• Perform MUDA analysis - Rebalance Jobs to improve cycle time and balance work
• Create VA/SVA/NVA detailed analysis info/charts for assembly stations (ongoing)
• Golden Zone validation and summarization
• Optimize part presentation and tool placement
• Time tool changes
• Time gaging and quality checks
• Work Sampling IL as required
• All daytime study logs for non-repetitive assignments
• Use predetermined time systems (e.g., MODAPTS) and standard data
• Check Cycle Times
• Summarize findings
• Write up Kaizen(s) as required
• Validate FIS/ANDON Information as required
• Validate FIS Data on new lines
• Use FIS or Stop Watch as required

Process Analysis

(The review of manufacturing systems and equipment for conformance to expected operating parameters)

• Trouble shooting analysis
• Record faults, defects, uptime, gaging time, etc.
• Machine cycle times
• Machine state status
• Work with Plant IT and Plant/Corporate Controls Engineers to validate and correct FIS information
• Check Machine Cycle Times regularly & when requested (Frequent checks of operations and machines)
• Create/Update Capacity sheets (Dick & Jane's) as required
• Machine Cycle Time updates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Knowledge of time study/standards, ratings, MODAPTS, ergonomic evaluations, MTM-UAS
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization from shop floor to management
• Ability to work any shift, overtime and some travel may be required occasionally
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Assembly experience
• Launch experience
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles