Industrial Engineer - General Assembly

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Engineer - General Assembly

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong background in General Assembly manufacturing environments to join our team. This individual will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in automotive and/or high-volume manufacturing, a passion for continuous improvement, and a proven ability to lead process enhancement initiatives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to help build and refine world-class manufacturing operations while driving operational excellence, developing team capabilities, and helping shape the culture of a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization

• Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Support the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing systems and operational standards.
• Drive improvements in plant layouts, workstation design, tooling, material flow, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks through data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.

General Assembly Support

• Provide engineering support for General Assembly-related issues originating from production, suppliers, and field operations.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing challenges using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Ensure processes consistently meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on productivity, quality enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities using established Lean and problem-solving tools.
• Develop sustainable solutions that improve operational performance and drive measurable business results.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

New Product Introduction & Launch Support

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing launch activities.
• Develop process flows, workstation layouts, capacity plans, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful program launches.

Performance Monitoring & Collaboration

• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and develop dashboards, reports, and action plans to drive performance improvements.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to align manufacturing strategies.
• Present process improvement recommendations and implementation plans to leadership and key stakeholders.

Training & Development

• Train, mentor, and support production personnel on Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Help build organizational capability through coaching, standardization, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience within automotive or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting General Assembly operations.
• Proven success in process optimization, continuous improvement, and manufacturing performance enhancement.
• Experience supporting manufacturing launches and new product introductions.
• Startup manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain KPI dashboards and performance metrics.
• Proven track record of implementing sustainable cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment.

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