General Motors · 16 hours ago
Industrial Engineer - Fairfax
Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and sustainability. They are seeking an Industrial Engineer who will lead complex engineering projects to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Electric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAutomotiveInformation TechnologyInformation Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead design, validation, and maintenance of labor standards, standardized work, and line balance to support safe, efficient, and ergonomic operations
Own complex productivity and headcount optimization initiatives from concept through implementation, including business case development and benefit tracking
Translate product and process changes into robust industrial engineering solutions, including operation readiness, model changeover, and launch support
Analyze manufacturing performance data (throughput, productivity, absenteeism, constraints) to identify systemic issues and drive data-based corrective actions
Partner with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Ergonomics, Safety) to define, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects
Provide technical coaching and informal leadership to early-career industrial engineers and other salaried partners on IE methods, tools, and GM standards
Ensure all methods and improvements comply with GM safety, ergonomic, quality, and labor standards, and are documented in required systems and standard work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field
2+ years of industrial engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (automotive or similar discrete assembly preferred)
Demonstrated expertise in core IE methods: time study and work measurement, line balancing, standardized work development, capacity analysis, and layout fundamentals
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects that deliver measurable productivity, quality, or cost improvements
Proficiency with industrial engineering and analytical tools (e.g., time study/standards systems, line balance/throughput tools, CAD for layout, and data analysis/visualization tools)
Strong ability to interpret and apply ergonomic and safety requirements within process and workstation design
Demonstrated skill in communicating technical information clearly to both leadership and hourly teams, including development of clear documentation and presentations
Ability to spend significant time in the manufacturing environment, including walking long distances, climbing stairs, and wearing required personal protective equipment
Preferred
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Research, Business Administration, or related field
Experience in automotive assembly or other complex, mixed-model manufacturing operations
Hands-on experience with GM or equivalent systems for labor standards, standardized work, and manufacturing data (e.g., APS/line balancing tools, time data systems, production reporting, CAD-based layout tools)
Demonstrated success leading large-scale productivity programs, model launches, or major process changes with multi-functional teams
Working knowledge of Global Manufacturing System (GMS) or comparable lean manufacturing systems, including standardized work, problem solving, and waste elimination
Experience mentoring or coaching other engineers, co-ops, or interns in IE methods and tools
Strong financial acumen related to labor cost, headcount planning, and investment justification
Benefits
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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