Industrial Engineer

Location: Troy,MI
Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term, At-Will
Target Start Date: October 2026

Position Summary

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes for new product launches within the Battery Business Group. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions that meet quality, cost, safety, and delivery objectives.

The Industrial Engineer plays a key role throughout the APQP and industrialization processes, supporting product development, manufacturing readiness, equipment validation, continuous improvement initiatives, and production launch activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement industrialization activities for new product launches in accordance with OPmobility's program management and APQP methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Program Management, and Operations to ensure successful product launches.
• Support manufacturing facilities in identifying and resolving process, equipment, and quality issues through structured root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing deliverables including:
  • PFMEA
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • Standardized Work Instructions
  • Capacity Analysis
  • Manufacturing Documentation
• Utilize engineering and manufacturing tools such as DFM&A, GD&T, AutoCAD, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Project Management methodologies to optimize manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Support and/or lead the development of manufacturing process specifications, production equipment specifications, and assembly solutions.
• Coordinate and support equipment validation activities, including process qualification and compliance with internal engineering standards.
• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and collaborate with Product Engineering to implement design improvements that enhance quality, cost, and production performance.
• Support simulation and analysis activities, including FEA and CFD studies, to assess manufacturability and process performance.
• Participate in feasibility reviews, lean workshops, value engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to process optimization projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Document and apply lessons learned and best practices to future programs and manufacturing operations.
• Support launch activities through production ramp-up and handoff to the manufacturing organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing and/or industrial engineering experience.
• Experience with:
  • PFMEA
  • Process Flow Development
  • GD&T
  • APQP methodologies
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer requirements.

Preferred

• Experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience supporting new product launches and industrialization activities.
• Experience within battery systems, electrification, plastics processing, molding, assembly, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of DFM&A, AutoCAD, FEA, and CFD analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a global mobility technology leader
• Collaborative and innovative work environment