Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
Location:
This position may be assigned to Consumer Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
We are looking for: Senior Industrial Engineer
The Senior Industrial Engineer will create, develop, and implement efficient utility and/or manufacturing systems, reducing costs while maintaining standards of operations. They will lead studies on the processes used by various Consumers departments and external industry practices to identify ways to streamline production processes and improve overall efficiencies and quality while reducing costs using lean principals. The Senior Industrial Engineer will be responsible for conducting complex time studies, analyzing data, and developing process improvement plans. Additionally, the Senior Industrial Engineer will oversee the work of lower-level engineers and technician on large projects and develop training and coaching programs for employees on new processes and procedures to increase productivity and quality while reducing waste and costs.
The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:
Verbal and written communication skills
Thorough understanding of ergonomics and applicable industry standards
Organizationalskillsandattentiontodetail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficientwith Microsoft OfficeSuiteorrelatedsoftware
Solidunderstandingofstatistical analysisandqualitycontrol procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
We encourage you to apply if you have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university with four (4) or more years of applicable experience
[OR] Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited university plus a Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of applicable experience
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers to design cost-effective manufacturing layouts and building ergonomics for new product lines
Design, redesign, or enhance work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated
Maintain knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods, and trends and developments in technology and equipment; applies this knowledge to maintain the organization’s competitive edge
Identify and assess various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; researches and recommends solutions
Develop and maintain management information, planning, and control systems and designs and oversees the implementation of large and moderately complex production processes
Develop and implement systems to increase efficiency in all areas of production, including but not limited to: quality control, inventory management, employee productivity, and cost reduction
Conduct time studies and work sampling to determine the most efficient methods of performing tasks and analyze the data to identify trends and recommend process improvements
Develop ergonomic solutions to reduce injuries and improve employee comfort and productivity
Othernon-essentialdutiesasassignedormaybenecessary
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
I have successfully implemented lean manufacturing principles in my previous role, reducing waste and improving efficiency by 20%.
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Core tasks:
