Industrial Engineer – Factory Relocation_Plant Move Specialist

Position Summary

LHP Engineering Solutions is a Functional Safety global leader committed to creating safe transportation with developing technologies such as Electric Vehicles Advance Driver Assistance Systems At LHP we ensure Functional Safety and Cyber Security development of these systems and technologies by leveraging our core expertise with widely accepted standards such as AUTOSAR ISO
26262 ASPICE ISOSAE 21434 Position Summary The Industrial Engineer is responsible for planning coordinating and executing factory relocation plant consolidation manufacturing line transfers and facility expansion projects This role focuses on minimizing production downtime ensuring safe equipment movement optimizing manufacturing layouts and maintaining operational continuity throughout plant relocation activities The engineer works cross functionally with Manufacturing Facilities Supply Chain Quality Maintenance EHS Contractors and Executive Management to successfully relocate production assets while improving productivity material flow and overall plant efficiency This is a fulltime role based out of Detroit MI with 75 travel across North America

• Develop comprehensive factory relocation plans schedules and execution strategies
• Coordinate equipment decommissioning transportation installation and commissioning activities
• Conduct plant move feasibility studies and risk assessments
• Develop detailed move sequencing plans to minimize production disruption
• Create contingency plans to support business continuity during site transitions
• Monitor project milestones budgets and resource utilization

• Design and optimize plant layouts using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Analyze workflow material movement and production capacity requirements
• Develop future state manufacturing floor plans
• Ensure efficient utilization of production space utilities and support areas
• Improve material flow and reduce transportation waste during relocation projects

• Create machine relocation work instructions and move procedures
• Coordinate rigging lifting transportation and installation contractors
• Verify equipment preservation requirements during transportation
• Oversee equipment startup qualification and validation processes
• Ensure machinery is operational within defined performance specifications after relocation

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity during plant transition activities
• Implement Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Reduce production downtime associated with factory relocation
• Optimize labor utilization and workflow efficiency
• Establish performance metrics and post move improvement plans

• Manage multiple relocation and facility improvement projects simultaneously
• Develop project schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools
• Coordinate internal and external project stakeholders
• Track costs timelines risks and deliverables
• Present project status updates to management teams

• Support facility readiness reviews
• Coordinate utility requirements including Electrical Pneumatic Hydraulic Process gases HVAC Water systems
• Ensure infrastructure supports manufacturing requirements prior to equipment installation
• Collaborate with facilities engineers and contractors during site preparation

• Ensure compliance with ISO OSHA EPA and company standards
• Support validation and qualification activities for relocated equipment
• Participate in PFMEA risk assessments and quality audits
• Maintain accurate project documentation
• Ensure production processes meet quality and regulatory requirements after relocation

• Develop safe work procedures for equipment movement activities
• Conduct job hazard analyses and risk assessments
• Ensure contractor compliance with safety requirements
• Support lockout/tagout procedures during equipment relocation
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout relocation projects

Education Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Operations Engineering Related Engineering Discipline Experience 5 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience3 years leading factory relocation plant transfer or major equipment move projects

Experience supporting manufacturing startup and commissioning activities

Experience with facility layout design and process optimization

Experience managing external contractors and equipment movers

Technical Skills Facility Layout Design Manufacturing Flow Analysis Capacity Planning Time Studies Equipment Installation Coordination Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Methodologies Root Cause Analysis Project Management Cost Analysis Software Skills AutoCADSolid

Works preferred

Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel Power BIERPMRP Systems Visio

PMP Certification Six Sigma Green Belt or…