Industrial Engineer – General Assembly
Job in
Riverside, Riverside County, California, 92504, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Vets Hired
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
The Industrial Engineer supports General Assembly operations by driving efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement on the factory floor. This role blends hands-on operational involvement with strong analytical skills to optimize takt time, manpower planning, and overall production performance.
The engineer works closely with supervisors, team leads, and cross-functional partners to establish standard work, prepare for digital manufacturing systems, and deliver measurable operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain takt-time targets and station-level manpower plans to balance production lines
- Conduct time studies and motion analyses to validate standard work and eliminate inefficiencies
- Build and manage production performance dashboards tracking throughput, bottlenecks, and work-in-process
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S audits, and visual management
- Collaborate with operations teams to create and refine work instructions aligned with digital systems
- Perform daily floor observations to identify issues and improvement opportunities
- Support material flow strategies including PFEP, kitting, and supermarket systems
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in assembly or manufacturing environments
- Proven expertise in time studies, line balancing, and standard work development
- Advanced Excel skills with dashboard creation experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and comfort working on the production floor
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools such as A3, DMAIC, value stream mapping, and 5S
- Experience with MES or digital work instruction systems
- Background in automotive, heavy equipment, or complex assembly environments
- Certification or training in MOST, MTM, MODAPTS, or similar time measurement systems
- Advanced Excel with performance visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Familiarity with AutoCAD for basic layout reviews
- Use of time-study tools and video analysis methods
- Experience with project tracking and collaboration platforms preferred
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