Industrial Engineer

Nexteer is looking for motivated candidates with high energy,positiveattitudeand a desire to lead change. In the manufacturing plant, the candidate will work with manufacturing engineering, manufacturingoperationsand UAW employees to improve cycle times, jobdesignsand layout of the plant.

• Proactively address ergonomic and other health and safety concerns
  • Lead the development of an overall continuous improvement plan for areas of responsibility
• Lead manpower planning and forecasting activities for areas of responsibility
  • Analyze value streams using MSD and other analytical tools to establish priorities for plant improvement efforts
  • Lead the implementation of changes by working with the plant teams and other functions to ensure a coordinated approach
• Implement Nexteer Production System best practices and common systems
  • Ensure that standardized work, material handling, buffer systems and layouts remain effective as plant conditions and customer requirements change
  • Conduct time studies to ensure machines and operators continue to work at the standard production rates and troubleshoot any problems
• Maintain process documentation (MSD, standardized work, routings, layouts)
  • Engage in Layered Process Audits (LPA) and supporting audit findings and improvements
  • Work with product line groups to analyze current capacities and the impact of future programs
• Work with Central Engineering to launch programs won

Major:
Industrial Engineering/Business or equivalent Manufacturing Experience (3-5 YEARS)

• High level of analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and practices
  • Good structured problem‑solving skills or willingness to attain (Fast X/ Six Sigma/NPS)