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Industrial Engineer _ Material Flow
- General Motors (Warren, MI)
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Job Description
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Engineer with expertise in Material Flow to join our Center of Excellence (CoE). This role plays a critical part in advancing manufacturing efficiency, validating material flow strategies, and developing best practices to be scaled across the enterprise. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in simulation tools, data analysis, and industrial engineering principles to support innovation and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
+ Lead material flow simulations to evaluate line-side delivery, warehouse logistics, and automated material handling solutions
+ Develop and validate discrete-event simulation models to optimize labor, equipment, and space utilization
+ Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure scalability and sustainability of material flow strategies
+ Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and ergonomic assessments to identify improvement opportunities
+ Create and maintain standard processes, metrics, and best practices for deployment across multiple facilities
+ Provide technical guidance on the integration of automation (AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, robotics) into plant operations
+ Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 practices
What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)
+ Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
+ 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering or material simulation within a manufacturing environment
+ Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, PFEP (Plan for Every Part), and material flow optimization
+ Proven ability to analyze data, develop insights, and present recommendations to leadership
+ Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
+ Knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and digital twin applications
+ Prior experience working in a Center of Excellence or global standards role
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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.
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Why Join Us
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