Industrial Engineer

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Wyoming, MI, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Supports manufacturing operations by analyzing and improving production systems, eliminating process constraints, conducting downtime studies, establishing work standards, analyzing resource utilization, and recommending layout, labor, and material-control improvements. Leads cross-functional throughput improvement teams and partners with production, quality, maintenance, materials, engineering, and suppliers to achieve safety, quality, responsiveness, and cost goals in an onsite manufacturing environment.
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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.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience
  • 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 onsite in a manufacturing environment and follow applicable safety requirements
  • Working knowledge of Lean Design Six Sigma, 5 WHY, problem solving, and PDCA
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to lead small teams and demonstrate teamwork skills
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Knowledge of ergonomic requirements for workstation design
  • Ability to use AutoCAD for plant layout analysis
  • Ability to conduct line-balancing activities
  • Ability to understand and use SAP, PM&C, Andon, and Maximo

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General Motors Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement plans are highlighted by a 401(k) structure with a 4% company contribution plus up to a 6% match for eligible salaried employees. Union contracts and recent agreements also bolster retirement security for manufacturing and assembly personnel.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription, behavioral-health, virtual care, and wellness programs. For some union-represented hourly employees with seniority, medical coverage can include especially favorable terms, subject to the applicable agreement.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance with a combined lifetime reimbursement maximum of $40,000. Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks for eligible salaried employees further strengthens the package.

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