Industrial Engineer- Body/Stamping

Ford Motor • Wayne, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Ford’s Manufacturing team, the Industrial Engineer supports manufacturing process engineering activities, applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to improve safety, quality, and productivity. The role focuses on optimizing labor standards, manufacturing methods, processes, and product flows in a plant environment.

The position works with Production Supervision and the UAW on job disputes and labor allocation planning, and supports current and future model production through process analysis, engineering changes, and project development. The posting identifies the role as onsite through the #LI-Onsite designation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial engineering in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial engineering in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• MODAPTS certification.
• GSPAS knowledge.
• AutoCAD knowledge.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Previous production supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods.
• Track labor, efficient manpower utilization, and line balancing.
• Conduct job ergonomics evaluations.
• Analyze process constraints and equipment cycle times.
• Recommend efficient manpower distribution; review daily employee manpower; analyze plant methods and standards.
• Prepare or direct preparation of cost estimates for new or revised methods and standards.
• Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, and routing.
• Analyze production and non-production operations to identify those requiring study, and develop new or improved methods and standards.
• Conduct time-and-motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions.
• Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using AutoCAD.
• Lead job methodization and process allocations.
• Coordinate engineering changes and planning.
• Conduct value stream mapping and process audits.
• Develop cost-saving project proposals and write projects as required.
• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes.
• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level