Industrial Engineer
Lear
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Auburn Hills, MI · Posted September 21, 2026
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About the job
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We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
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Job Description
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER 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.
The Role:
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
Study functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and 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.
Experience 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).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
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.