Industrial Engineer

The Industrial Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining wage incentive plans while optimizing workforce and equipment utilization. This position partners closely with production, engineering, and management teams to improve operational efficiency and meet production goals. The role also serves as a key liaison in labor relations, supporting grievance resolution and arbitration processes. Through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, this position drives cost-effective and sustainable manufacturing performance.

Why This Role Matters

• Drives efficiency and productivity by optimizing labor utilization, staffing, and manufacturing processes/

• Supports achievement of production goals through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives/

• Strengthens labor relations by assisting with grievances and representing the company in arbitration cases.

• Contributes to cost control and strategic decision-making through studies, recommendations, and workforce planning.

What You Will Do

• Develop time standards, wage incentive plans, and evaluate ergonomic and motion efficiency in roles.

• Analyze staffing needs and adjust labor requirements based on production demand and plant capacity.

• Conduct job analyses assessing responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions, and skill levels.

• Collaborate with Engineering to perform efficiency studies, support capital expenditure justification, and improve plant layout.

• Act as a resource to production teams by supporting labor issues, grievances, and continuous improvement activities.

• Provide data-driven recommendations on pay scales, performance, and operational improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environments working with multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams.

• Experience supporting operations in unionized environments.

• Proficiency in computer-based tools and methodologies such as MOST, Six Sigma, and Lean manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Additional details

No visa sponsorship

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.