What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Prin Industrial Engineer position at Consumers Energy?
Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
We are looking for:
The Senior Principal Industrial Engineer is a subject matter expert on industrial engineering practices and will lead multiple large for larger and complex projects to create, develop, and implement efficient utility and/or manufacturing systems, reducing costs while maintaining standards of operations. They will develop and lead studies on the processes used by various Consumers departments and external industry practices to identify ways to streamline production processes and improve overall efficiencies and quality while reducing costs using lean principals. The Senior Principal Industrial Engineer will be responsible for conducting complex time studies, analyzing data, and developing process improvement plans. Additionally, the Senior Principal Industrial Engineer will oversee the work of engineering teams for multiple large projects and develop training and coaching programs for employees on lean methodology, new processes and procedures with the goal to increase productivity and quality while reducing waste and costs. The Senior Principal Industrial Engineer will represent Consumers on industrial standard processes and procedures to the external market.
Knowledge/skills/and abilities:
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Thorough understanding of ergonomics and applicable industry standards
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Solid understanding of statistical analysis and quality control procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
We encourage you to apply if you have:an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered and reviewed.
- Bachelor's degree Engineering from an ABET accredited university OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited university plus Professional Engineering license.
- Professional Engineering license
- 10 years of relevant work experience
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers to design cost-effective manufacturing layouts and building ergonomics for new product lines.
- Design, redesign, or enhance work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods, and trends and developments in technology and equipment; apply this knowledge to maintain the organization's competitive edge.
- Identify and assess various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; research and recommend solutions.
- Develop and maintain management information, planning, and control systems and designs and oversees the implementation of large and moderately complex production processes.
- Develop and implement systems to increase efficiency in all areas of production, including but not limited to: quality control, inventory management, employee productivity, and cost reduction.
- Conduct time studies and work sampling to determine the most efficient methods of performing tasks and analyze the data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Develop ergonomic solutions to reduce injuries and improve employee comfort and productivity and develop and implement automation systems that use computers and other technology to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all aspects of production are running smoothly. Ensure that production runs smoothly by creating and implementing maintenance schedules for equipment.
- Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 13 paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women's Advisory Panel (WAP), Women's Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
