Senior Industrial Engineer - Material Flow

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Industrial Engineering in Dearborn, MI. The role involves developing methods to enhance productivity and manage operations efficiently, with a focus on automotive assembly.

Qualified candidates will have a BS degree in Engineering and 8+ years of experience in MP&L and automotive material flow. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. Join a company dedicated to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of progressively responsible previous experience.
• Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) experience preferred.
• Significant knowledge of automotive material flow.

Responsibilities

• Perform process improvement studies to develop efficient processes.
• Collect data and perform process validation.
• Support layout engineers with market and flow design improvements.
• Assist clients in increasing productivity through lean principles.
• Use problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes.
• Perform cost studies and economic comparisons.
• Guide project team members and support project goals.

Skills

Creativity

Critical thinking

Listening skills

Math/data analysis skills

Problem‑solving skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Predetermined labor standards systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS)

Job description

General Summary: The Senior Project Engineer - Industrial Engineering will develop methods to increase productivity, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and manage operations more effectively. Experience in automotive assembly plants will be very beneficial in this role.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Perform process improvement studies to develop more efficient processes and operations.
• Observe operations, collect data, and perform process validation and maintain necessary documentation.
• Demonstrate significant knowledge of automotive material flow from docks to the point of fit.
  • Spend time on the plant floor to learn current processes.
  • Support layout engineers with market and flow design improvements.
• Develop materials management analysis which may include:
  • Storage analysis and layouts for warehouse and market areas.
  • Material flow analyses to improve material movement through facilities.
  • Dock utilization analyses to determine quantities, types, and locations of shipping/receiving docks.
  • Estimated labor and material handling equipment requirements.
• Assist clients in increasing productivity within their processes and operations by applying lean principles.
• Use various problem‑solving methodologies to identify the root causes of problems so that process improvements can be developed/recommended to eliminate the root causes.
• Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis.
• Confer with customers to implement plans and recommendations.
• Guide the project team members and support the project manager in achieving project goals.
• Support the development of various reports and presentation materials for presentations, and lead presentations as needed.
• Support and work with many different levels within the organization.

Education

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university preferred. A Master’s Degree is also preferred, but not required. Years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

Experience

• Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) / Material Flow Production floor experience/management preferred.
• Significant knowledge of automotive material flow from docks to the point of fit.
• 8 or more years of progressively more responsible previous experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Among the skills and competencies that will contribute to success in this position are:
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Listening skills
  • Math/data analysis skills
  • Problem‑solving skills
  • Communication skills
  • Writing skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Proficiency/certification with predetermined labor standards systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, etc.) is a plus.
• Able to travel to project sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.