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Job Description: LHP Engineering Solutions is a Functional Safety global leader committed to creating safe transportation with developing technologies such as Electric Vehicles, Advance Driver Assistance Systems. At LHP we ensure Functional Safety and Cyber Security development of these systems and technologies by leveraging our core expertise with widely accepted standards such as AUTOSAR, ISO26262, ASPICE, ISO/SAE 21434. Position Summary The Industrial Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing factory relocation, plant consolidation, manufacturing line transfers, and facility expansion projects. This role focuses on minimizing production downtime, ensuring safe equipment movement, optimizing manufacturing layouts, and maintaining operational continuity throughout plant relocation activities. The engineer works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Facilities, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Contractors, and Executive Management to successfully relocate production assets while improving productivity, material flow, and overall plant efficiency. This is a fulltime role based out of Detroit, MI with 75 % travel across North America. Primary Responsibilities Plant Relocation PlanningDevelop comprehensive factory relocation plans, schedules, and execution strategies.Coordinate equipment decommissioning, transportation, installation, and commissioning activities.Conduct plant move feasibility studies and risk assessments.Develop detailed move sequencing plans to minimize production disruption.Create contingency plans to support business continuity during site transitions.Monitor project milestones, budgets, and resource utilization. Manufacturing Layout DesignDesign and optimize plant layouts using Lean Manufacturing principles.Analyze workflow, material movement, and production capacity requirements.Develop future-state manufacturing floor plans.Ensure efficient utilization of production space, utilities, and support areas.Improve material flow and reduce transportation waste during relocation projects. Equipment Relocation ManagementCreate machine relocation work instructions and move procedures.Coordinate rigging, lifting, transportation, and installation contractors.Verify equipment preservation requirements during transportation.Oversee equipment startup, qualification, and validation processes.Ensure machinery is operational within defined performance specifications after relocation. Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve productivity during plant transition activities.Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.Reduce production downtime associated with factory relocation.Optimize labor utilization and workflow efficiency.Establish performance metrics and post-move improvement plans. Project ManagementManage multiple relocation and facility improvement projects simultaneously.Develop project schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.Coordinate internal and external project stakeholders.Track costs, timelines, risks, and deliverables.Present project status updates to management teams. Facility and Infrastructure CoordinationSupport facility readiness reviews.Coordinate utility requirements including: ElectricalPneumaticHydraulicProcess gasesHVACWater systemsEnsure infrastructure supports manufacturing requirements prior to equipment installation.Collaborate with facilities engineers and contractors during site preparation. Quality and ComplianceEnsure compliance with ISO, OSHA, EPA, and company standards.Support validation and qualification activities for relocated equipment.Participate in PFMEA, risk assessments, and quality audits.Maintain accurate project documentation.Ensure production processes meet quality and regulatory requirements after relocation. Health, Safety & EnvironmentalDevelop safe work procedures for equipment movement activities.Conduct job hazard analyses and risk assessments.Ensure contractor compliance with safety requirements.Support lockout/tagout procedures during equipment relocation.Promote a strong safety culture throughout relocation projects. Required Qualifications EducationBachelor’s Degree in: Industrial EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringMechanical EngineeringOperations EngineeringRelated Engineering Discipline Experience5+ years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience.3+ years leading factory relocation, plant transfer, or major equipment move projects.Experience supporting manufacturing startup and commissioning activities.Experience with facility layout design and process optimization.Experience managing external contractors and equipment movers. Technical SkillsFacility Layout DesignManufacturing Flow AnalysisCapacity PlanningTime StudiesEquipment Installation CoordinationLean ManufacturingSix Sigma MethodologiesRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementCost Analysis Software SkillsAutoCADSolidWorks (preferred)Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelPower BIERP/MRP SystemsVisio Preferred QualificationsPMP CertificationSix Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltAPICS CertificationExperience with factory consolidation projects exceeding $1MExperience in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical device, or industrial manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485 standards Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Plant move completed on schedulePlant move completed within budgetProduction downtime minimizedSuccessful startup and commissioning rateSafety incident rateEquipment relocation success rateManufacturing throughput recovery timeLayout efficiency improvementsProject ROI achieved Core CompetenciesProject LeadershipStrategic PlanningManufacturing OperationsFactory Relocation ExpertiseRisk ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingContinuous ImprovementContractor ManagementCommunication SkillsChange Management Typical Plant Move Activities The Industrial Engineer may lead activities such as:Relocation of entire manufacturing facilitiesProduction line transfers between sitesGreenfield facility startup supportBrownfield plant expansionsEquipment decommissioning and recommissioningFacility consolidation initiativesWarehouse relocationsManufacturing cell reconfigurationLean factory redesign projectsCapacity expansion programs This role serves as the primary engineering lead for ensuring manufacturing assets are relocated safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact to production, quality, and customer delivery commitments. Position Summary The Industrial Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing factory relocation, plant consolidation, manufacturing line transfers, and facility expansion projects. This role focuses on minimizing production downtime, ensuring safe equipment movement, optimizing manufacturing layouts, and maintaining operational continuity throughout plant relocation activities. The engineer works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Facilities, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Contractors, and Executive Management to successfully relocate production assets while improving productivity, material flow, and overall plant efficiency. Primary Responsibilities Plant Relocation PlanningDevelop comprehensive factory relocation plans, schedules, and execution strategies.Coordinate equipment decommissioning, transportation, installation, and commissioning activities.Conduct plant move feasibility studies and risk assessments.Develop detailed move sequencing plans to minimize production disruption.Create contingency plans to support business continuity during site transitions.Monitor project milestones, budgets, and resource utilization. Manufacturing Layout DesignDesign and optimize plant layouts using Lean Manufacturing principles.Analyze workflow, material movement, and production capacity requirements.Develop future-state manufacturing floor plans.Ensure efficient utilization of production space, utilities, and support areas.Improve material flow and reduce transportation waste during relocation projects. Equipment Relocation ManagementCreate machine relocation work instructions and move procedures.Coordinate rigging, lifting, transportation, and installation contractors.Verify equipment preservation requirements during transportation.Oversee equipment startup, qualification, and validation processes.Ensure machinery is operational within defined performance specifications after relocation. Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve productivity during plant transition activities.Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.Reduce production downtime associated with factory relocation.Optimize labor utilization and workflow efficiency.Establish performance metrics and post-move improvement plans. Project ManagementManage multiple relocation and facility improvement projects simultaneously.Develop project schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.Coordinate internal and external project stakeholders.Track costs, timelines, risks, and deliverables.Present project status updates to management teams. Facility and Infrastructure CoordinationSupport facility readiness reviews.Coordinate utility requirements including: ElectricalPneumaticHydraulicProcess gasesHVACWater systemsEnsure infrastructure supports manufacturing requirements prior to equipment installation.Collaborate with facilities engineers and contractors during site preparation. Quality and ComplianceEnsure compliance with ISO, OSHA, EPA, and company standards.Support validation and qualification activities for relocated equipment.Participate in PFMEA, risk assessments, and quality audits.Maintain accurate project documentation.Ensure production processes meet quality and regulatory requirements after relocation. Health, Safety & EnvironmentalDevelop safe work procedures for equipment movement activities.Conduct job hazard analyses and risk assessments.Ensure contractor compliance with safety requirements.Support lockout/tagout procedures during equipment relocation.Promote a strong safety culture throughout relocation projects. Required Qualifications EducationBachelor’s Degree in: Industrial EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringMechanical EngineeringOperations EngineeringRelated Engineering Discipline Experience5+ years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience.3+ years leading factory relocation, plant transfer, or major equipment move projects.Experience supporting manufacturing startup and commissioning activities.Experience with facility layout design and process optimization.Experience managing external contractors and equipment movers. Technical SkillsFacility Layout DesignManufacturing Flow AnalysisCapacity PlanningTime StudiesEquipment Installation CoordinationLean ManufacturingSix Sigma MethodologiesRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementCost Analysis Software SkillsAutoCADSolidWorks (preferred)Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelPower BIERP/MRP SystemsVisio Preferred QualificationsPMP CertificationSix Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltAPICS CertificationExperience with factory consolidation projects exceeding $1MExperience in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical device, or industrial manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485 standards Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Plant move completed on schedulePlant move completed within budgetProduction downtime minimizedSuccessful startup and commissioning rateSafety incident rateEquipment relocation success rateManufacturing throughput recovery timeLayout efficiency improvementsProject ROI achieved Core CompetenciesProject LeadershipStrategic PlanningManufacturing OperationsFactory Relocation ExpertiseRisk ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingContinuous ImprovementContractor ManagementCommunication SkillsChange Management Typical Plant Move Activities The Industrial Engineer may lead activities such as:Relocation of entire manufacturing facilitiesProduction line transfers between sitesGreenfield facility startup supportBrownfield plant expansionsEquipment decommissioning and recommissioningFacility consolidation initiativesWarehouse relocationsManufacturing cell reconfigurationLean factory redesign projectsCapacity expansion programs This role serves as the primary engineering lead for ensuring manufacturing assets are relocated safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact to production, quality, and customer delivery commitments. 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