About this role
<p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-style:italic">Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.</p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Location</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">This position is assigned onsite at the Parnall office located in Jackson, MI The selected candidates must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available to those who qualify).</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="color:white">#LI-JH1</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This posting is to fill four openings.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">General Summary of Job Responsibilities </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Senior Industrial Engineer will create, develop, and implement efficient utility and/or manufacturing systems, reducing costs while maintaining standards of operations. The incumbent will lead studies on the processes used by various departments and external industry practices to identify ways to streamline production processes and improve overall efficiencies and quality, while reducing costs using lean principals. Responsible for conducting complex time studies, analyzing data, and developing process improvement plans. Oversee the work of lower-level engineers and technicians on large projects and develop training and coaching programs for employees on new processes and procedures to increase productivity and quality while reducing waste and costs. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop ergonomic solutions to reduce injuries and improve employee comfort and productivity. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Conduct time studies and work sampling to determine the most efficient methods of performing tasks and analyze the data to identify trends and recommend process improvements. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop and implement systems to increase efficiency in all areas of production; includes but not limited to quality control, inventory management, employee productivity, and cost reduction. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop and maintain management information, planning, and control systems and designs and oversee the implementation of large and moderately complex production processes. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Identify and assess various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; researches and recommends solutions. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods, and trends and developments in technology and equipment; apply this knowledge to maintain the organization’s competitive edge. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Design, redesign, or enhance work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers to design cost-effective manufacturing layouts and build ergonomics for new product lines.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Other duties as assigned or may be necessary. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Verbal and written communication skills </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Thorough understanding of ergonomics and applicable industry standards </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Organizational skills and attention to detail </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Solid understanding of statistical analysis and quality control procedures </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Education and Experience </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program with four (4) or more years of experience in advanced Industrial Engineering roles.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">(OR)</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Bachelor's degree in engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of experience in advanced Industrial Engineering roles.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Why should you join our team?</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-weight:bold"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">What we offer: </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">Competitive compensation packages</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">Medical, Dental and Vision</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">401k with company match</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">Paid parental leave</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">Up to 13 paid Holidays</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">Paid time off</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">Educational Assistance Program</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt">We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-style:italic">All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.</span></p>