Chassis/Final Continuous Improvement Industrial Engineer

Description
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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Flint Assembly on a full-time basis.
The Role:
The Chassis/Final Continuous Improvement (CI) Industrial Engineer will work directly with production leadership in implementing lean manufacturing systems. The main purpose of this position within the Chassis/Final CI team is to work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy and other resources that do not generate value. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to your success at General Motors.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Develop and implement best practices in lean manufacturing to achieve department goals and objectives
• Implement common Industrial Engineering business practices and processes
• Design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements with high integrity
• Maintain accurate time studies through motion analysis and application of standard time data
• Maintain accurate routings of parts to their assembly location
• Maintain accurate workstation layouts using computer aided drafting software (AutoCAD)
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in assigned area through elimination of waste
• Evaluate bottleneck areas and support throughput and productivity improvements in assigned area
• Support change management projects by developing line balance plans and participating in production trials
• Reduce total cost by improving productivity metrics related to operator work loading and value-added percent
• Participate in lean manufacturing through implementation of GM's Global Manufacturing System
• Support implementation and training for standardized work development
• Become a coach and teacher of lean manufacturing principles to the production floor
• Drive problem solving efforts
• Work collaboratively as one team with all levels of the organization
• Develop relationships with production department and related personnel

Additional Description
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 1 year of Industrial Engineering or CI experience
• Strong experience working in a manufacturing environment with a background in CI
• Ability to work over-time and off-shift as needed
• Experience in documentation of standardized work procedures
• Experience in implementation of lean manufacturing concepts
• Knowledge of time study and motion analysis
• Self-motivated individual with continuous improvement focus
• Strong oral & written communication skills

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience
• 3+ years of CI experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of human factors engineering / ergonomic analysis
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of computer aided drafting tools (AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Line Designer)
• Ability to adapt to different interpersonal styles and communication methods
• Project management and time management skills

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