What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer IV position at TPI Global Solutions?
Industrial Engineer IV
Location: Livonia, MI – Hybrid/Field Work
Contract Duration: Until 06/30/2025 (with high possibility of extension)
Position Overview:
The Senior Industrial Engineer (Sr. IE) plays a critical role in advancing Operational Excellence across the organization. This position requires extensive expertise in industrial engineering principles and practices, with the responsibility of leading initiatives to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiencies, resulting in tangible benefits. The Sr. IE utilizes advanced techniques to modify and extend existing theories, practices, and methods to resolve challenges related to safety, compliance, quality, delivery, and morale.
Key responsibilities include:
- Observe operations and conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Perform root cause analysis to identify and address inefficiencies.
- Lead the implementation of new processes, technologies, policies, and standard work procedures to enhance quality, safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Utilize industrial engineering best practices to achieve operational goals and deliver results that align with organizational objectives.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Organizational: Strong ability to prioritize, plan, and achieve goals, often in collaboration with others.
- Communication & Collaboration: Effective communication with all levels of employees and stakeholders, with an emphasis on active listening, persuasion, and fostering interdependence.
- Interpersonal: High emotional intelligence, strong negotiation skills, proactive mindset, and the ability to build lasting relationships.
- Analytical & Inquisitive: Expertise in research, data analysis, identifying business trends, solving complex problems, and providing clear, actionable insights.
- Leadership: Ability to motivate, inspire, and challenge team members to achieve performance excellence.
- CE Way/Culture Mindset: Embraces CE Way practices and demonstrates alignment with the company’s cultural values.
- Industrial Engineering Practices: Proficient application of industrial engineering principles to drive improvement across operational functions.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft software platforms with strong mathematical and quantitative analysis skills.
