General Motors

Industrial Engineering Lead

General Motors • $90K — $120K *
Lansing, MI 48911In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and problem solving.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, time studies, and motion analysis.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to interpersonal styles and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize workflows, labor utilization, and operations to enhance manufacturing performance.
  • Lead and support waste elimination and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform data analysis to establish performance metrics and solve operational problems.
  • Provide technical support to improve safety, quality, and cost performance.
  • Develop and improve standardized work using industrial engineering techniques.
  • Recommend practical improvements for personnel, equipment, and material use.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and support initiatives.

Benefits

  • Possible relocation assistance if applicable.
  • Work schedule flexibility to support off-shift initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

The Industrial Engineering Lead drives improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost by leading a team of Industrial Engineers focused on identifying and eliminating non-value-added activity across manufacturing operations. In this role you will lead the development of recommendations and implementation support for process improvements that enhance manufacturing efficiency, resource utilization, and product quality.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver who thrives in a competitive, fast-paced, and dynamic manufacturing environment. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflows, support production performance, and deliver operational excellence.

What You'll Do
  • Optimize workflows, labor utilization, and sequence of operations to improve manufacturing efficiency and performance.
  • Lead, support, and prioritize waste elimination and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
  • Perform data analysis to establish shop performance metrics, identify trends, and solve complex operational problems.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing, maintenance, production supervisors, and shift leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Develop, document, and improve standardized work, including time studies, work balance, and operational methods using industrial engineering measurement techniques.
  • Analyze existing operations and recommend practical, cost-justified improvements that improve use of personnel, equipment, materials, and floor space.
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and leadership teams to implement improvements and support plant initiatives.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Industrial Engineers by setting priorities, removing barriers, and supporting technical and professional growth.
  • Provide day-to-day direction, performance feedback, and accountability to ensure team deliverables align with plant and business objectives.
  • Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee engagement across the team.
  • Support project implementation and plant initiatives, including off-shift and weekend coverage as needed.
  • Coach, guide, and support Industrial Engineers while helping build technical capability across the team.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and problem solving.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, time studies, and motion analysis.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to interpersonal styles and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Self-motivated with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules as needed to support initiatives on an off shift.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.
  • Experience with project management and cross-functional initiative execution.
  • Working knowledge of computer-aided drafting (CAD) tools.


Additional Job Description

This role is well suited for a candidate who can translate data into action, lead improvement efforts from concept through implementation, and build strong partnerships across manufacturing operations. The Industrial Engineering Lead is expected to bring a strong safety mindset, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to lead through influence in support of operational excellence.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing Delta Township on a full-time basis.

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

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.

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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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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