Industrial Engineer I

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain production standards, line balances and manning requirements for all phases of vehicle assembly
• Establish material flow, equipment, and material station lay-outs
• Establish labor and material requirements for engineering changes, make vs. buy studies
• Interface and negotiate with government on engineering changes impacting manufacturing
• Monitor and control production line speed
• Participate in using and implementation of Lean Six Sigma and ISO Standard tools within the assembly process flow
• Provide strong leadership and support AMG BOS and MOS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Degree in IE / IET, ME / MET, EE / EET or equivalent experience as an Industrial Engineer or Manufacturing / Process Engineer
  • High School Diploma or GED required if no Degree and leaning on equivalent experience. 
• 3-5 years’ experience in an automotive assembly or heavy equipment plant is desired, but not required
• 3-5 years’ experience establishing plant layouts and cost proposals
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office software, Auto-CAD, UG and Vis-Mock Up
• Experience using SharePoint, and Team Center and SAP a plus
• Must be able to take charge of programs through interfacing with departments and vendors
• Must have strong written and verbal skills
• Must have a high level of initiative, organizational skills, and ability to work independently or in a team environment as required
• Must be able to problem solve, possess strong customer service skills and be able to multi-task
• Must be able to perform time studies and be familiar with line balancing and arranging workstations for assembly line work

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate travel required