General Motors

Industrial Engineer

General Motors$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or 2+ years relevant manufacturing experience.
  • Proven ability to design work operations that ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze throughput data to identify and eliminate plant bottlenecks.
  • Improve efficiencies through waste elimination and process enhancements.
  • Support production optimization initiatives.
  • Perform data analysis to refine shop metrics and solve complex issues.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing and maintenance teams.

Benefits

  • This role includes potential relocation benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role - An Industrial Engineer at Bedford GPS will work directly with production and engineering in implementing and improving Lean Manufacturing systems. The main purpose of the Industrial Engineer is to work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy and other resources that do not generate value. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to succeed in this role.

What You'll Do - The position will develop, recommend, and implement changes which will result in the improvement of manufacturing processes. Data analysis skills will be needed to help production departments improve performance across multiple BPD categories. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, along with experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Analyze throughput data to determine plant bottlenecks then work with the production, maintenance, and tooling teams to eliminate the bottleneck while utilizing the TIP process.
  • Work to improve efficiencies through waste elimination and process improvements.
  • Support production department productivity optimization plan.
  • Perform data analysis to improve shop metrics and tackle complex problems.
  • Provide Technical support and assistance to manufacturing and maintenance team members, production supervisors and production associates.
  • Support GMS (Global Manufacturing System) strategies including resource support for production team, improvements to standard work, and basketweave team support as needed.
  • Assist in establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques such as cycle time studies, STDS.
  • Maintain plant headcount and forecasting of manpower
  • Learn and assist in developing the plant headcount budget annually.
  • Update Global Workbook with Hours per unit and Headcount data monthly.
  • Use forecast volumes to analyze machine utilization as needed.
  • Optimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment.
  • Provide analysis for special projects, cost studies, etc. as needed.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree with major in Industrial Engineering or 2+ years equivalent experience
  • Proven ability to design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements.


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Manufacturing Engineering or Plant IE experience
  • Evidence of strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
  • High level of computer, written, and oral communication skills
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusually difficult.
  • AutoCAD experience
  • Knowledge of Standardized Work (STDS), Simulations, Man-Machine Charts, Time Studies, and Throughput Improvement Process (TIP).
  • Previous Manpower Planning experience
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.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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