Ergonomics Industrial Engineer

Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role:

Coordinate various ergonomics and industrial engineering activities within an assigned area. This role requires substantial independent judgment in complex or unusual situations while working under the general direction of a supervisor. The work is technical and challenging, involving considerable perception and initiative to make informed decisions.

• Conduct ergonomics job evaluations and review daily medical logs, initiating Quick Response Process (QRP) forms when required.
• Evaluate all QRP forms and complete the job evaluation section on the form.
• Properly document all QRPs in the Technical Ergonomics Database (TED).
• Close appropriate jobs and document them accurately in TED.
• Perform job analyses and track corrective actions.
• Open jobs for correction in TED based on the results of the RFC and the use of secondary analysis tools, when indicated.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions based on job analysis and document them properly in TED.
• Participate in reviews of anticipated equipment and/or processes with the shop committee and health and safety committee.
• Travel to vendors, plants, or other locations to conduct job analyses and monitor corrective actions when appropriate.
• Make recommendations to improve new equipment and/or processes.
• Consult with the Plant Safety Board Administrator regarding the "Red Tag" process for the release of machinery, equipment, or processes to production.
• Open a job in TED when equipment is released to production prior to the completion of a required ergonomics correction.
• Review delayed ergonomics corrections on new equipment as completed, close appropriate jobs, and document them properly in TED.
• Inform management and union representatives of ergonomics-related activities in their areas as appropriate.
• Confirm that affected employees have been informed and instructed on ergonomics modifications.
• Work closely with the local joint health and safety committee regarding ergonomics and safety issues.
• Investigate ergonomics-related medical visits.
• Report monthly to the plant safety review board (PSRB) and keep minutes specific to ergonomics-related items.
• Collaborate with GM health services on items such as QRPs and medical walkthroughs.
• Participate in all required ergonomics, health, and safety-related training.
• Coordinate input from internal and external customers to better understand their needs and perceptions.

• Required Degree: Industrial Engineering or Business Management degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in IE/Ergonomics roles, program/platform manufacturing, and plant manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ergonomics skills and techniques.
• High level of analytical ability to solve unusual and difficult problems.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of work measurement techniques, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners, motivate employees, and elicit work output.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

• Good knowledge of GMS principles and experience in GMS implementation
• Knowledge of Global Launch Process
• Knowledge of and experience in Assembly Processing Systems (APS)