Industrial Engineer - Seat

Brose • Auburn Hills, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer will analyze production specifications and plant capacity data, then use mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements. The role plans sequences for fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations to guide production workers, and adheres to the Brose Management System, Product Development Process, and applicable standards.

The position develops equipment specifications and defines required materials, tooling, and equipment according to Brose norms and industry standards. It establishes process flows, manufacturing layouts, P-FMEAs, and assembly concepts in cooperation with the manufacturing plant and central production planning. The role also leads technical assessments and supplier selection for tooling technology, supports equipment suppliers, investigates transfer feasibility for carry-over parts and tools and make-or-buy decisions, creates standard production-planning forms and procedures, and supports PPAP/ISIR builds at manufacturing sites. The schedule is hybrid in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with a Business Minor from a four-year college or university.
• Four years of experience managing high-value project budgets within the automotive industry and mass production while overseeing multiple procurement activities concurrently and ensuring cost control, on-time delivery, and successful project execution.
• Fluent English conversation and correspondence.
• Organizational and cross-functional interface experience across multicultural, geographically dispersed teams, ensuring collaboration, objective alignment, and successful project execution.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Spanish knowledge is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and calculate manufacturing process, tool, and human resource requirements.
• Plan sequences of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations to guide production workers.
• Adhere to the Brose Management System, Product Development Process, and standards.
• Develop equipment specifications and define required materials, tooling, and equipment according to Brose norms and industry standards.
• Establish process flows, manufacturing layouts, P-FMEAs, and assembly concepts in cooperation with the manufacturing plant and central production planning.
• Lead technical assessments and supplier selection activities related to tooling technology.
• Support the development of equipment suppliers.
• Investigate the feasibility of transferring carry-over parts or tools and make-or-buy decisions.
• Create standard forms and procedures for production planning.
• Support PPAP/ISIR builds at manufacturing sites.

Benefits

• Competitive performance-based compensation.
• Health insurance and comprehensive medical and insurance coverage.
• Educational assistance.
• Community outreach, family, and sporting events.
• Flexible working hours.
• Development programs, training, international or regional assignments, and tailored career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level