Industrial Engineer Battery Manufacturing

BlueOval SK - Glendale, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Glendale, KY

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Industrial Engineer at BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky will play a crucial role in the start-up team, launching a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facility. This position involves developing labor standards, analyzing production processes, and implementing efficient methods to enhance productivity and quality in the electric vehicle battery manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods.
• Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing.
• Conduct Job Ergonomics evaluations.
• Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis.
• Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards.
• Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.
• Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards.
• Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions.
• Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocations.
• Coordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits.
• Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects as required.
• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• 3-5 years' experience in a related field (preferred).
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis.
• Strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System.
• Demonstrated ability to execute to achieve results while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern.
• Willingness to travel during initial plant start-up phase.

Nice-to-haves

• MODAPTS Certification
• GSPAS knowledge

Benefits

• 401k plan with retirement planning services
• 401k company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period
• Emergency PTO
• Parental Leave
• Ford Vehicle Discount Program
• Climate-controlled working environment