Industrial Engineer

If you want to be part of a diverse team in manufacturing, GM is looking for an energetic Industrial Engineer to join the team! In this role you will be challenged to implement the latest technology in lean manufacturing while delivering world leading throughput, manpower utilization, waste elimination and productivity improvements. Your work will involve critical thinking and utilization of analytical and interpersonal skills.

This position will develop, recommend, and implement changes which will result in the improvement of manufacturing processes and or product quality. The position may support Body Shop, Paint Shop, General Assembly, Quality Operations and/or Material Delivery. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical for this role.

Role Responsibilities:

• Implement workstation designs that meet safety and ergonomic requirements

• Drive continuous improvement activities for assigned areas

• Implement lean manufacturing concepts (GMS)

• Support development of assembly process for future vehicle models

• Provide Technical support and assistance to manufacturing and maintenance team members, production supervisors and production associates

• Ability to 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 charts

• Maintain accurate ergonomic studies to eliminate operator injuries caused by repetitive assembly motions

• Maintain accurate routings of parts to their assembly location

• Maintain accurate workstation layouts using computer aided drafting software (AutoCAD)

• 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

• Support implementation and training for standardized work development

• Become a coach and teacher of lean manufacturing principles to the production floor

• Support confidential future vehicle builds

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience

• Highly developed problem solving skills

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Lean manufacturing experience

• Ability to work OT/off shift as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with GMS

• Experience working with AutoCAD or a similar system

• 2 years of working experience as an Industrial Engineer

• Continuous improvement experience

FOR GM INTERNAL CANDIDATES: The determination by HR and the Hiring Manager as to whether an offer will be lateral or promotional will be based on a candidate's relevant experience as well as whether the role will amount to a significant increase in level of responsibility.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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