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Industrial Engineer – General Assembly
Job description
Job Summary
The Industrial Engineer supports General Assembly operations by driving efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement on the factory floor. This role blends hands-on operational involvement with strong analytical skills to optimize takt time, manpower planning, and overall production performance.
The engineer works closely with supervisors, team leads, and cross-functional partners to establish standard work, prepare for digital manufacturing systems, and deliver measurable operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain takt-time targets and station-level manpower plans to balance production lines
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Conduct time studies and motion analyses to validate standard work and eliminate inefficiencies
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Build and manage production performance dashboards tracking throughput, bottlenecks, and work-in-process
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S audits, and visual management
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Collaborate with operations teams to create and refine work instructions aligned with digital systems
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Perform daily floor observations to identify issues and improvement opportunities
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Support material flow strategies including PFEP, kitting, and supermarket systems
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
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3+ years of experience in assembly or manufacturing environments
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Proven expertise in time studies, line balancing, and standard work development
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Advanced Excel skills with dashboard creation experience preferred
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Strong communication skills and comfort working on the production floor
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Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools such as A3, DMAIC, value stream mapping, and 5S
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with MES or digital work instruction systems
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Background in automotive, heavy equipment, or complex assembly environments
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Certification or training in MOST, MTM, MODAPTS, or similar time measurement systems
Tools & Systems
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Advanced Excel with performance visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
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Familiarity with AutoCAD for basic layout reviews
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Use of time-study tools and video analysis methods
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Experience with project tracking and collaboration platforms preferred
