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
Develop and maintain takt-time targets and station-level manpower plans to balance production lines
Conduct time studies and motion analyses to validate standard work and eliminate inefficiencies
Build and manage production performance dashboards tracking throughput, bottlenecks, and work-in-process
Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S audits, and visual management
Collaborate with operations teams to create and refine work instructions aligned with digital systems
Perform daily floor observations to identify issues and improvement opportunities
Support material flow strategies including PFEP, kitting, and supermarket systems
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in assembly or manufacturing environments
Proven expertise in time studies, line balancing, and standard work development
Advanced Excel skills with dashboard creation experience preferred
Strong communication skills and comfort working on the production floor
Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools such as A3, DMAIC, value stream mapping, and 5S
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MES or digital work instruction systems
Background in automotive, heavy equipment, or complex assembly environments
Certification or training in MOST, MTM, MODAPTS, or similar time measurement systems
Tools & Systems
Advanced Excel with performance visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Familiarity with AutoCAD for basic layout reviews
Use of time-study tools and video analysis methods
Experience with project tracking and collaboration platforms preferred
