
Industrial Engineer
Lear · Auburn Hills, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Lear (automotive) in Auburn Hills, MI. Design/purchase production equipment and tools.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- FMEA, IATF 16949, Time studies, Plant layout, AutoCAD
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live industrial postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $84k–$125k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Time studies 62%
- Lean 54%
- ✓ New product launch 46%
- ✓ AutoCAD 38%
- Value stream mapping 38%
- ✓ Team leadership 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for IATF 16949, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Lear
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Lear in Auburn Hills
4 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Controls Engineer I - 2nd Shift · Controls
- 0990 Maintenance Technician (Automation Repair Tech) · Controls · Technician
- 0990 Maintenance Team Leader-2nd Shift · Reliability · Supervisor
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responsibilities
of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication.
- ◆Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
- ◆Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
- ◆Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
- ◆Confer with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
- ◆Manage the maintenance records of machines in regards to the preventable maintenance program.
- ◆Develop management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.
- ◆Design/purchase production equipment and tools.
- ◆Write and maintain standard work instructions (SWI’s).
- ◆Review and improve packaging issues.
- ◆Complete FMEA’s and process flows as required.
- ◆Conduct time studies.
- ◆Visualize different work station layouts.
- ◆Handle parts, assemblies or packaging materials.
- ◆Ability to work overtime as needed.
- ◆Follow ISO14001 and TS16949 procedures/processes.
- ◆Participate in plant recycling programs.
- ◆Assist in launch programs as needed.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned.
- ◆Contribute to the achievement of quality/management objectives by optimizing design (of layouts, machines, etc…) to produce quality products.
- ◆Supervision of construction and/or contractor crews during capital or other facility projects.
Requirements
Your
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.); two plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓Experience with computer drafting software (AutoCAD).
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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Job Description
Auburn hills, mi
As a member of the Auburn Hills team, the Industrial Engineer will be responsible for assisting production by providing technical support. Help lower the cost of production by eliminating wastes in both manpower and materials. Plan utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations by performing the following duties. The Industrial Engineer is a member of the Engineering department and reports to the Engineering Manager.
Your work will include, but not be limited to
- •Study functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and
