BENEFITS:- 10 paid holidays per year
- 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
- Access to the company's medical insurance, including dental and vision
- Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
- 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
- Yearly bonus based on company performance
JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:- The Industrial Project Engineer serves as a technical and operational leader within a large-scale manufacturing facility, focusing on end-to-end process flow, throughput optimization, and workforce alignment. This role operates as an individual contributor without direct reports but requires strong informal leadership, coordination across functions, and ownership of key operational outcomes.
- The person in this role will be responsible for designing and improving material flow, balancing production systems, and ensuring efficient pull-through of work across the value stream.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Design, analyze, and optimize end-to-end material and process flows across the manufacturing value stream.
- Drive throughput improvements by reducing WIP, minimizing lead time, and eliminating bottlenecks.
- Lead value stream mapping initiatives and implement future-state flow improvements.
- Monitor and improve key performance metrics including throughput, on-time delivery, lead time, and capacity utilization.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives, including production KPI digitization and integration of autonomous robotics.
- Develop and optimize staffing models, labor utilization, and workforce planning aligned to production demand.
- Act as a lead engineer, influencing cross-functional teams to achieve flow, productivity, and performance goals.
- Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving (A3, DMAIC) to eliminate waste.
- Partner with production, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams to align materials, staffing, and execution with operational priorities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Production, or related discipline)
- Minimum 8+ years in this capacity is a must
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:- Capacity Planning & Resource Management - Forecast production demand and optimize resources to meet operational requirements.
- Project Management - Plan, execute, monitor, and deliver manufacturing projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lean Manufacturing - Implement Lean principles to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and drive continuous improvement.
- Judgment & Decision Making - Evaluate business situations and make data-driven decisions that support organizational goals.
- Problem Solving - Identify root causes, resolve manufacturing/process issues, and implement effective corrective actions.
DESIRED SKILLS:- Power Apps experience for workflow automation.
- Data analytics skills with a focus on actionable insights.
- Working knowledge of AI tools.
- Leadership or team guidance experience.
- MODAPTS certification.
- CAD
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.
The pay range for this role is:
80,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Pontiac)
