Industrial Engineer · Metro Detroit

Jad Elsaghir

Industrial Engineer at Stellantis

I am an Industrial Engineer focused on solving operational problems through data-driven decision making, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

Currently, I support General Assembly operations for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. My work centers on labor analysis, line balancing, workstation redesign, time studies, and cross-functional process improvement.

I am also pursuing an M.S. in Industrial & Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan, with interests in manufacturing systems, operations research, risk analysis, healthcare operations, and process optimization.

LinkedIn Resume

Professional Experience

Industrial Engineer — Stellantis

March 2026–Present

General Assembly · Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Led Lean continuous improvement initiatives across 17 General Assembly teams, partnering with production leadership to optimize workflows and resolve operational bottlenecks
  • Delivered over $800K in annualized labor savings by conducting line balancing, time studies, and workstation redesigns that optimized headcount, standardized work, and improved labor utilization without compromising safety, quality, or throughput
  • Managed cross-functional process improvement projects with manufacturing, maintenance, tooling, logistics, and suppliers to execute workstation relocations, process changes, and material flow improvements that reduced operational waste and supported line efficiency
  • Conducted extensive time studies, labor analyses, and workstation evaluations to eliminate bottlenecks, recover 2–3 seconds per production cycle, and support continuous improvement across high-volume vehicle assembly

Clinical Scientist — Mayo Clinic

August 2024–August 2025

Clinical Microbiology & Clinical Operations

  • Analyzed high-volume operational data supporting over 800 daily diagnostic tests while identifying workflow improvements that enhanced throughput and operational performance
  • Developed data visualizations and process analyses that reduced turnaround time for patients by 12 hours, improving operational efficiency and supporting executive decision making
  • Used quantitative analysis to identify process inefficiencies, reducing operational waste by 12% and generating approximately $150K in annual savings

Education

M.S. Industrial & Operations Engineering

Expected 2027

University of Michigan

Relevant Coursework

Graduate

  • Manufacturing & Supply Operations
  • Work Organization
  • Project Management
  • Risk Analysis I
  • Safety Engineering Methods
  • Industrial Engineering Practicum
  • Energy Technology & Policy

Quantitative Foundation

  • Applied Linear Algebra
  • Calculus II
  • Multivariable & Vector Calculus
  • Programming Concepts

Projects & Interests

CruX

A developing operations consulting project applying industrial engineering principles to local restaurants, healthcare practices, and service businesses in Dearborn. Areas of focus include workflow analysis, process mapping, time studies, labor optimization, cost reduction, and operational assessments.

Areas of Interest

Lean manufacturing · Continuous improvement · Industrial engineering · Process optimization · Operations research · Manufacturing systems · Healthcare operations · Supply chain · Data analytics · Operational excellence