Industrial Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Wayne, MI

27d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Ford's Manufacturing team, you will help build world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles. In our plants around the world, we are constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. In this role, you will drive labor planning, cycle time optimization, and continuous improvement for current and future vehicle programs within Final Assembly, partnering across engineering, production, and skilled trades to build safe, efficient, and well-balanced manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
• 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing plant environment

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment
• MODAPTS Certification
• AutoCAD experience
• New model launch experience
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Previous production supervision experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct program planning activities and evaluate the labor impact of current and future vehicle programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess new program content, complete labor allocations, and perform MODAPTS time studies to establish accurate cycle times and labor standards.
• Apply lean manufacturing and waste reduction principles to improve efficiency and support plant Industrial Engineering targets within Final Assembly.
• Analyze production constraints and cycle time data to optimize process flow, balance workloads, and improve throughput.
• Lead implementation of workstation layout changes, work balance adjustments, tooling improvements, material presentation enhancements, and process documentation updates.
• Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend solutions that improve employee safety, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other plant functions to resolve job-related issues tied to new model launches and ongoing operations.
• Work with UAW representatives to address job disputes, evaluate methods, and maintain labor standard compliance.
• Support production leadership with labor planning for product mix changes, line speed adjustments, staffing requirements, and operational readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of 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