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Material Industrial Engineer

General Motors•Spring Hill, TN
•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 waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy, and other resources that do not generate value. The work is technical and focused on improving complex supply chain processes. It requires understanding cross-functional operations within Spring Hill GPS and General Motors. The engineer 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, and third-party suppliers and contractors. Success requires working effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment; using independent judgment and critical, creative problem-solving; and applying strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills. A systems-based mindset, knowledge of material automation systems, and proficiency in developing material routes, warehousing layouts, and labor operations are also required. This role is 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. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

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 (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, including material storage and dock strategies, to support continuous improvement and rebalance opportunities.
  • Develop optimized warehousing layouts to minimize job utilizations, maximize material flow efficiency, and ensure optimal material delivery routes.
  • Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize dock schedules and parts management.
  • Develop and drive Operational Excellence projects by evaluating current 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 material staging stands that meet quality, safety, ergonomic, and throughput requirements.
  • Collaborate across departments to determine space allocation needs and drive layout creation, revision, buyoff, and sustainment using AutoCAD.
  • Provide robust 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 (APS, STDS, 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.

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