Material Industrial Engineer

General Motors • Spring Hill, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Industrial Engineer is a data- and systems-driven member of daily and future Global Supply Chain operations at Spring Hill GPS. The role leads initiatives to eliminate resource waste and make complex supply chain processes more efficient across departments within Spring Hill GPS and General Motors. It primarily leads and supports complex labor rebalance, material layout design, material flow, and material automation projects in collaboration with in-plant departments, Headquarters engineering organizations, UAW Team Members, suppliers, and contractors.

Success requires working effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment; exercising independent judgment; solving problems creatively; and using strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills to plan and execute complex projects. The position also requires a systems-based mindset and knowledge of material automation, material routing, warehousing layouts, and labor operations.

The role is categorized as onsite, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location full time. Travel is less than 25%. Relocation benefits are available to candidates who qualify under company policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related degree, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Experience with supply chain optimization, material-flow optimization, and/or layout optimization.
• Experience leading large, difficult continuous-improvement projects with a high level of autonomy.
• Knowledge of robotic systems, such as robotic cells, cobots, or material automation, or general programming.
• Knowledge of labor-optimization tools and time-study analysis.
• Ability to work off-shift, weekends, or overtime to support project implementations or as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of engineering experience.
• Significant educational or work experience in supply chain management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or computer-aided drafting and layout tools.
• Proficiency in human-factors engineering, safety engineering, or ergonomic analysis.
• Experience with data mining, data analytics, and/or statistical analysis.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Improve material flow, storage, and dock strategies to support continuous improvement and rebalance opportunities.
• Develop warehousing layouts that minimize job utilizations, maximize material-flow efficiency, and support optimal delivery routes.
• Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize dock schedules and parts management.
• Develop and lead Operational Excellence projects by evaluating job functions for rebalance opportunities, improved material-flow efficiency, and labor-cost reductions.
• Lead and support Lean Material Strategies initiatives and support adherence to Short Lead Time principles.
• Design work operations that meet safety, ergonomic, quality, takt, and efficiency requirements.
• Design operations for safe and efficient interaction with material automation.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and other organizations to design material packaging, bulk-material gravity-flow racks, dollies, and staging stands that meet quality, safety, ergonomic, and throughput requirements.
• Work across departments to determine space-allocation needs and manage layout creation, revision, buyoff, and sustainment using AutoCAD.
• Provide supply chain floor support to UAW Team Members, Group Leaders, and other partners to improve safety, ergonomics, throughput, quality, and standardized work.
• Develop and maintain accurate time studies using motion analysis and standard-time data, including APS, STDS, and GMOS.
• Develop and maintain clear, accurate work instructions for cyclic, noncyclic, and non-standard tasks to support safety and operational effectiveness.
• Assist with programming and making logic and systematic changes to automated mobile equipment from multiple vendors.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• The posting refers candidates to GM Total Rewards resources for information about employee well-being and rewards, but does not specify particular benefits.

What This Job Offers

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