Industrial Engineer

About the role

General Motors is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing operations at our Grand Rapids facility. In this role, you’ll analyze and improve production systems to support safe, high-quality, efficient operations. You’ll work closely with production, manufacturing engineering, quality, maintenance, materials, and other partners to identify opportunities, solve problems, and implement sustainable improvements.

Shift: Primarily first shift but must be flexible to support all three shifts as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead cross functional Throughput Improvement Process (TIP) teams to eliminate constraints in various product lines
• Provide and analyze information for various management systems
• Conduct delay studies to determine top downtime issues in constraint processes
• Work with various engineering disciplines, floor and shop personnel and outside suppliers
• Establish operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques
• Record and analyze information on the utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities
• Confirm or recommend changes to layouts, labor control and/or material control
• Support plant in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost goals

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience with process analysis, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret technical data, process documentation, and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across production and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and follow applicable safety requirements.
• 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Working knowledge of Lean Design Six Sigma, 5 WHY, Problem Solving, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle, etcetera
• Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – Intermediate level
• Ability to lead small teams, work well with others and exhibit teamwork skills
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Knowledge of ergonomic requirements of workstation design
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD for plant layout analysis
• Ability to conduct line balancing activities
• Ability to understand and use SAP, Production Monitoring and Control (PM & C), Andon, and Maximo

Work environment

This position is based at the Grand Rapids facility and requires regular work in manufacturing and office environments. The role may involve walking or standing on the plant floor, wearing required personal protective equipment, and working near operating equipment and production activity.