MTM Expert - Industrial Engineer

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking an MTM Expert/ Industrial Engineer for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor position based in Vance, AL, that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application. PURPOSE: The MTM Expert / Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing, documenting, and optimizing manual assembly processes using Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) and approved time standards. This position supports production and process planning by developing accurate labor-time and staffing requirements, evaluating work content against takt time, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity, line balance, and workstation efficiency. The role works closely with manufacturing, production, logistics, industrial engineering, and ergonomics teams to ensure that planned and existing assembly processes are practical, efficient, and aligned with production requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze planned and existing manual assembly operations using MTM and approved time standardsDevelop and maintain documented work methods, operation sequences, standard work, and standard-time calculationsEvaluate work content against takt time and identify workload imbalances, bottlenecks, and productivity improvement opportunitiesProvide labor-time, staffing, and capacity inputs to production and process plannersAnalyze the impact of product variants, engineering changes, tooling, equipment, and workstation arrangements on assembly timeSupport line balancing and optimization of manual assembly processesCollaborate with production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and ergonomics teams to develop practical process improvementsEvaluate workstation design and work methods from an efficiency and ergonomic perspectiveValidate planning assumptions during trials, pilot builds, and production ramp-upUpdate MTM analyses, standard times, and planning documentation as processes changeCommunicate time-analysis results and planning assumptions clearly to relevant stakeholdersIdentify deviations between planned and actual work content and recommend corrective actions QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant professional experienceDemonstrated practical experience applying MTM in automotive assembly or a comparable manufacturing environmentRelevant MTM training or certificationPractical understanding of manual assembly processes and manufacturing operationsExperience with standard work, takt time, line balancing, and production planning REQUIRED SKILLS: 3-7+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing Strong practical knowledge of Methods-Time Measurement (MTM)Ability to perform, document, explain, and substantiate MTM time analysesUnderstanding of manual assembly processes and standard workKnowledge of takt time, workload balancing, capacity, and labor requirementsAbility to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvementStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong documentation and organizational skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively across production, engineering, logistics, and ergonomics functionsAbility to work effectively in a manufacturing and production environment PREFERRED SKILLS: Certified MTM Practitioner or MTM ExpertExperience with production launch, ramp-up, or new vehicle programsExperience analyzing the impact of product variants and engineering changes on labor contentKnowledge of ergonomic assessment and workstation optimizationExperience with manufacturing planning or industrial engineering softwareExperience working with cross-functional and international teams PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbsMust be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE: Location: Vance, AL Schedule: Full Time/, 40 hours per week / A-shift/ overtime as requiredAssignment Start: ASAP DISCLAIMER: This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind. SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Powered by JazzHR tjGwQxneN0