Senior Industrial Engineer

American Axle & Manufacturing • Royal Oak, MI

73d

About The Position

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow. #TeamAAM is looking for a Senior Industrial Engineer to join our Metal Forming team in Royal Oak, Michigan. The Senior Industrial Engineer makes the plant more productive and efficient by leading the design and implementation of new or improved technologies, systems, and processes. They will lead the analysis of the operating environment; this person looks for and identifies process inefficiencies and wastes of time, money, materials, and energy. They will conduct comprehensive time and motion studies and develop and evaluate complex pilot programs, simulations, and prototypes. They will also develop and implement new and enhanced processes and tools, design the complex layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency, and analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with responsibility for high volume manufacturing activities.
• Understanding of production tooling/gauging.

Responsibilities

• Develops labor standards by analyzing work samples and methods, measuring work performance.
• Improves labor utilization by studying work methods; testing modifications; designing new methods; recommending job restructuring.
• Improves workflow by studying process flow charts; recommending modifications in workflow, workstations, and product; developing new procedures; recommending equipment modifications and purchases.
• Reduces waste by execution of time and delay studies, equipment, and operator techniques; recommending changes; identifying and analyzing waste.
• Implements work improvement programs by conferring with management and engineering staff.
• OEE system development and management as well as cycle time checks.
• Manage PIP system (APEX).
• Develop budget labor scrolls and update every quarter.
• Capacity analysis and utilization.
• Develop OEE engagement meetings with both hourly and salary associates.
• Regularly coaches other team members using skills and business knowledge.
• Completes work improvement projects by training and guiding operators and supervisors.
• Maintains operations guidelines by writing and updating policies, procedures, and methods.
• Protects organization value by keeping information confidential, cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Contributes to Industrial Engineering and organization success by addressing all requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees