Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer Optimal Inc. - 3.0 Sterling Heights, MI Job Details Contract 1 hour ago Qualifications Project development phase management Power BI Presentation software Spreadsheets High school diploma or GED Industrial engineering Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects 2D CAD drafting Cross-functional team management Data analytics technologies Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Position Description:

he Industrial / Innovation Agency Engineer is a highly dynamic hybrid role at the Sterling Axle Plant. This position is responsible for driving plant productivity, optimizing labor standards, and managing manufacturing constraints, while simultaneously serving as a key leader on the plantwide Innovation Team. The successful candidate will apply classical Industrial Engineering methodologies (such as time studies, ergonomics, and capacity planning) to evaluate, plan, and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies across the plant's six Innovation Pillars.

Key Responsibilities:

Industrial EngineeringProductivity Optimization (Approx. 40%)

LaborStandards:

Drive the development, installation, and tracking of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor metrics (RTOs, off-standards, efficiencies) and help generate presentations to Global IE for labor authorizations.

TimeMotion Studies:

Conduct time and motion studies using MODAPTS and

GSPAS/APT

systems. Ensure all work processes and changes are accurately documented.

ConstraintCycle Time Analysis:

Analyze process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time studies. Provide inputs to constraint decks and actively support constraint working meetings and leadership report-outs.

ErgonomicsWorkstation Design:

Conduct workstation Job Ergonomics evaluations and support workstation/packaging design reviews.

LayoutCapacity:

Support basic 2D CAD modeling for workstation updates. Maintain capacity planning documents (capacity strategy, capacity statements, volume worksheets) and prepare inputs for the annual budget and headcount maps. Plantwide InnovationPillar Support (Approx. 40%)

Innovation Strategy Execution:

Support Sterling's central Innovation Team in delivering annual corporate innovation objectives. Track and report progress on objectives, action plans, training plans, and versatility sheets.

Pillar Team Integration:

Provide engineering and project management support to the (6)

Innovation Pillars:

Digitalization, Data Analytics, Advanced Robotics, AI Vision, 3D Printing, and AGVs/AMRs. Attend pillar meetings and help guide projects from the initial idea phase through plant-floor implementation.

Skills Required:

Industrial Engineering AutoCAD Experience Required:

Industrial Engineering Fundamentals:

Strong background in labor analysis, time/motion studies, and constraint/productivity analysis.

Project Management:

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, track deliverables, and facilitate cross-functional meetings.

DataCommunication Tools:

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with

GSPAS / APT

systems. Proficiency in AutoCAD for layout drawings. A strong interest in or familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies (Robotics, AI, 3D Printing, AGVs, etc.).

Programming / Power

BI /

PowerApps Education Required:

High School Diploma / GED Fully Onsite