Senior Industrial Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking an ambitious Senior Industrial Engineer to join our world‑class team. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a leading company in the automotive industry, where you will have the chance to contribute to the flawless execution of our manufacturing processes. This is a hybrid role located at our World Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

• Develop labor standards by analyzing work samples and methods; measuring work performance.
• Improve labor utilization by studying work methods; testing modifications; designing new methods; recommending job restructuring.
• Improve workflow by studying process flow charts; recommending modifications in workflow, work stations and product; developing new procedures; recommending equipment modifications and purchases.
• Reduce waste by studying methods, equipment, and operator techniques; recommending changes; identifying and analyzing waste.
• Implement work improvement programs by conferring with management and engineering staff.
• Prepare work‑analysis information and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Regularly coach others using skills and business knowledge.
• Complete work improvement projects by training and guiding operators and supervisors.
• Assist in the development of annual budget activities and track monthly performance.
• Maintain operations guidelines by writing and updating policies, procedures and methods.
• Protect organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Contribute to industrial engineering and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• Responsible for productivity initiative database management, and monthly status review preparation for senior management.
• Develop and evaluate pilot programs, simulations, and prototypes, as well as capacity, headcount, and cycle time models.
• Implement new and enhanced processes and tools.
• Understand and adhere to established company standards and systems.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing facility, preferably within the automotive field.
• Ability and willingness to adopt flexible work hours in order to support the launch of manufacturing processes and meet program demands, including travel approximately 25% of the time (domestic and international).
• Consistent track record of efficiently implementing process improvements and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, etc.) for the purposes of communicating, preparing reports, and organizing data.
• Experience using advanced digital technologies to optimize processes, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

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