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Sr. Industrial Engineer

Panex ConsultingNovi, MI🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job/Position Summary

Job Summary

Industrial Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and capacity through time studies, line balancing, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role works closely with production, manufacturing, and logistics teams to optimize labor, equipment, material flow, and facility utilization.

Responsibilities

Conduct time studies and establish labor standards.

Perform line balancing to improve productivity and eliminate bottlenecks.

Develop and maintain capacity plans for labor, equipment, and production lines.

Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.

Optimize man and machine utilization to maximize efficiency.

Analyze and improve material flow and line-side part presentation.

Develop and implement floor space and facility layout improvements.

Support manufacturing launches, process improvements, and productivity projects.

Identify waste and implement Lean Manufacturing principles to improve performance.

Prepare reports and presentations using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong experience with:

o Time Studies

o Line Balancing

o Capacity Planning

o Kaizen and Continuous Improvement

o Labor and Machine Optimization

o Material Flow and Line-Side Part Presentation

o Floor Space and Layout Optimization

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Experience supporting manufacturing launches and process development activities.

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
  • MetLife - Dental and Vision plan.
  • Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
  • 401k with employer match.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Gym benefit.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

Time Study Tools

Line Balancing Tools

Capacity Planning Tools

Layout Design Tools

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

Process Development Tools

High-Volume Production Systems

Skills

Microsoft Excel

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