Planning Engineer - Maintenance/Final
Core
Provides engineering leadership and technical direction for asset management, cycle-time optimization, and preventive/predictive maintenance in automotive final assembly.
Role type
Senior Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing Planning)
Builds
Smart vehicles and optimized manufacturing processes
Domain
Automotive manufacturing
Required skills
Program planning, labor impact evaluation, MODAPTS time studies, lean manufacturing, cycle time analysis, workstation layout design, ergonomic assessment, process documentation, cross-functional collaboration, labor standard documentation
Preferred skills
Industrial engineering experience in automotive, MODAPTS certification, AutoCAD, new model launch experience, lean manufacturing knowledge
Responsibilities
Conduct program planning and evaluate labor impact; Partner with cross-functional teams to assess new program content and perform time studies; Apply lean principles to improve efficiency; Analyze production constraints to optimize process flow; Lead implementation of workstation layout and tooling improvements; Perform ergonomic assessments; Collaborate with production and maintenance to resolve process issues; Work with UAW representatives to maintain labor standards; Provide engineering analysis for staffing and operational readiness; Drive continuous improvement initiatives.