The Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining wage incentive plans while optimizing labor and equipment utilization across the plant. This role partners closely with production, engineering, and management teams to drive efficiency, support production goals, and resolve labor-related challenges. The position also serves as a key liaison in union environments, including participation in grievance resolution and arbitration processes. Through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, this role contributes to overall operational excellence.
Why This Role Matters
Drives operational efficiency by optimizing labor utilization, staffing, and production processes.
Supports business performance by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to management.
Plays a critical role in maintaining positive labor relations, including grievance resolution and arbitration support.
Contributes to continuous improvement and cost-effective operations through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
What You Will Do
Develop and maintain time standards, wage incentive plans, and productivity metrics using established methodologies.
Analyze jobs and workflows to assess responsibilities, physical demands, ergonomics, and skill requirements.
Determine staffing needs and adjust labor requirements based on production demands and plant capacity.
Partner with engineering to conduct efficiency studies, support capital expenditure justifications, and improve plant layout.
Support production teams by addressing labor issues, resolving grievances, and acting as a resource for workforce-related challenges.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend enhancements to pay structures and operational processes.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional engineering and maintenance teams.
Exposure to unionized environments and labor relations processes is preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical skills, including knowledge of MOST, Six Sigma, and Lean manufacturing methodologies.
Master’s degree preferred.
Additional details
No visa sponsorship
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional engineering and maintenance teams
- Exposure to unionized environments and labor relations processes
- Knowledge of MOST methodology
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methodologies
- Master's degree
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical skills
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company match, and some materials describe automatic contributions and matching that can meaningfully boost savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage commonly spans medical, prescription, dental and vision, paired with wellness resources such as the GoodLife program and an EAP.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions typically include paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, with family medical leave and adoption assistance highlighted in benefits descriptions.
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What We Do
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.
