Job Title: ( Industrial Engineer - Automotive )
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description:
Position Description: The Industrial Engineer – Intermediate plans, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes, production layouts, and labor utilization within an automotive assembly environment. This role focuses on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while supporting the principles of the Client Production System
Responsibilities:
· Conduct operational studies to optimize workflow, line balance, and space utilization within manufacturing and assembly areas.
· Develop and maintain production layouts for equipment, workstations, and material flow.
· Perform cycle time studies, line balancing, and bottleneck analysis to improve throughput and efficiency.
· Conduct direct and indirect labor analysis, staffing studies, and ergonomic assessments.
· Support production volume adjustments and workforce planning through APT (Automated Process Tool) analysis and updates.
· Utilize VPS (Vehicle Production System) and GSPAS (Global Study Process Allocation System) for labor planning, production analysis, and process validation.
· Collaborate with production management, operations leadership, and UAW representatives on staffing, work standards, and process improvements.
· Develop and implement improved work methods, standardized work, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Client Production System principles.
· Support plant leadership with industrial engineering studies, cost reduction initiatives, and productivity improvement projects.
· Ensure facility efficiency, safety compliance, and ergonomic standards within manufacturing operations.
Requirements
· Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field.
· Minimum 4 years of Industrial Engineering experience within operations or manufacturing facilities.
· Experience with APT, VPS, and GSPAS systems.
· Strong understanding of automotive assembly processes and manufacturing operations.
· Experience performing labor studies, line balancing, and production optimization.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
· Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
· Valid driver's license.
Location: ( Onsite position and Dearborn MI )
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
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