Industrial Engineer
General Motors
- Location
- Warren, Michigan, United States of America
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 267 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
About this role
Job Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. We are looking for an energetic and passionate Industrial Engineer that will champion early development of new product programs. Your work will involve complex manufacturing systems such as battery and drive unit assembly, castings, machining metal components, engine and transmission assembly, and fuel cells. Your strengths in team collaboration, effective communication, and integration of information provide a sound base for this position. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to your success at General Motors. Responsibilities - What You’ll Do Implement Lean Manufacturing Systems and Standardized Work to achieve line balance to meet program KPI’s, benchmark HPU and Productivity Targets. Develop plans, status, analyze, and provide countermeasures to Launch Timing Plan in sufficient detail to achieve IE/LMS deliverables (JPH, VA%, HPU, Overspeed% etc.) throughout the program. Coordinate integration activities with engineering teams, suppliers, and in-plant IE team from initial concept through prototype development and into full production. Provide investment and labor impacts for new program and model year studies. Lead ‘Plan For Every Part’ Workshops to define and align multi-functional teams in process, packaging, workstation design, material delivery, tooling, and layouts. Analyze system data from current programs to improve performance and participate in Throughput Improvement (TIP) Workshops to improve current production programs. Participate in Virtual Builds and Pre-Production Build events to understand new program build process, tooling, automation, sequence, quality, and test system requirements. Collaborate with the Pre-Production Organizations to provide feedback on product design enablers regarding ease of manufacturing, reduce complexity and base engineered content (BEC). Support resolution of ergonomic issues identified and tracked for the program. Learn and demonstrate solid understanding of IE Tools for operation analysis - Standardized Work (STDS), Assembly Line Balance (APS), Benchmark Calculator (BMC), Simulations, Man-Machine Charts, Indirect Labor Studies, Purchasing Planning & Financial Tracking, Throughput Improvement Process (TIP), Ergonomics Evaluations, Workstation and Plant design using AutoCAD, Continuous Improvement Process (CIP), Problem Solving Techniques, Value Stream Mapping, ROI studies, Procurement and Layout Development. Build strong working relationship with Plant personnel and understand plant processes, projects, productivity initiatives, metrics, etc. Consult, lead, mentor and train peers while participating in team oriented special projects, as required. Keep up to date on current product developments and trends in areas of expertise. Actively identify new areas for learning/technologies and take advantage of learning opportunities. Qualifications – What You’ll Need Required Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent/related field. Minimum of 2 years of related Industrial Engineering experience. Proven ability to lead multiple and difficult projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results. Excellent level of analytical ability, presentation and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues. Exceptional verbal/written