Launch Industrial Engineer

Insight Global (United States); Flat Rock (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Industrial Engineer for an automotive client in Flat Rock, MI. The role focuses on labor standards, ergonomic evaluations, process analysis, and cost-saving initiatives to improve efficiency and manpower utilization while maintaining quality standards.

You will drive labor standards, perform time and motion studies, and coordinate changes across production and quality teams. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with time motion studies using MODAPTs.
• Proficiency in industrial engineering, ergonomics, lean production, and project management.
• Proficient in CAD, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly via root cause analysis and rotate to various plant positions (Production or Quality).
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and installation of direct/indirect labor standards and methods; track labor and line balance.
• Conduct Job Ergonomics evaluations.
• Analyze process constraints; perform equipment cycle time analysis.
• Recommend efficient manpower distribution and review daily manpower.
• Prepare cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards.
• Review changes in plant layout, processes, and routing.
• Analyze production/non-production operations to determine studies and develop methods.
• Conduct time/motion/MODAPTS studies; review employee proposals.
• Develop cycle line layouts for current/future models using ACAD; lead methodization.
• Coordinate engineering changes; conduct value stream mapping and audits.
• Develop cost-saving project proposals and write projects.
• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle disputes.
• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes.

Skills

Time motion studies

MODAPTs

Industrial engineering

Ergonomics

Lean production

Project management

CAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership/communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

High School Diploma

Tools

CAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Ford Systems (GSPAS/APT)

Job description

Interview: 1 round interview with hiring team – Virtual or in person (candidate preference)

Must Haves:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience with conducting time motion studies utilizing MODAPTs
• Proficiency in industrial engineering, ergonomics, lean production, project management, and other related knowledge
• proficiency in using CAD, Excel, PowerPoint, and other office software
• Must possess the ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments. Must have the necessary skill set to have job placement flexibility and the expectation to rotate to various positions within the plant such as Production or Quality
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Plusses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of Ford Systems (GSPAS/APT)

Day to Day:

One of our automotive clients is looking for an Industrial Engineer to join their team at one of their sports car manufacturing plants in Flat Rock, MI. This project is tailored to support the development and implementation of labor standards, ergonomic evaluations, process analysis, and cost-saving initiatives for Launch. The goal is to enhance efficiency, optimize manpower utilization, and ensure compliance with quality standards

Responsibilities:

• Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing
• Conduct Job Ergonomics evaluations
• Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis
• Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards
• Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards
• Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.
• Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards
• Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions
• Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocations
• Coordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits
• Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects as required
• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes
• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes

Compensation:

$43/hr to $46/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of

employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in

the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this

role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the

applicable law of the worksite location.