Industrial Engineer- Body/Stamping

Ford Motor Company • Wayne, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer will support manufacturing process engineering activities by applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to improve safety, quality, and productivity. The role focuses on manufacturing process and product continuous improvement, labor standards and methods, manpower utilization, line balancing, ergonomics, process constraints, equipment cycle times, cost estimates, plant layouts, production methods, and process planning. The engineer will work with production supervision and the UAW, coordinate engineering changes, and support labor allocation planning for mix and line-speed changes.

The position is part of Ford’s Manufacturing team, supporting the development of smart vehicles and manufacturing technologies and processes. The position is listed across salary grades 6, 7, and 8. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• At least 3 years of industrial engineering experience 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 conduct equipment cycle-time analysis.
• Recommend efficient manpower distribution; review daily employee manpower and 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, routing, and related areas.
• Analyze production and non-production operations to identify those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards.
• Conduct time-and-motion and MODAPTS studies; 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 back-up child care.
• 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