Powertrain Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Manager

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. Lead in development of New Program Capacity Strategy including Operating Patterns and line Cycle.Time targets, as directed following the capacity strategy PTP02-295MES. Lead development of direct / indirect / salaried labor staffing plans to meet program labor and HPU targets from Program Start through Job 1 + 90.Develop 5-year labor glidepath as required following Labor Glidepath Procedure (FAP02-071)

Requirements

• Engineering degree (Master’s preferred)
• Strong manufacturing engineering experience, minimum 10 years in managing teams on major projects.
• Understanding/experience of overall automotive processes (powertrain preferred) and manufacturing business acumen.
• Advanced knowledge of Manufacturing Planning and Cost Study process to lead programs from concept through to implementation
• Ability to think strategically and work with peer organizations within Ford to support Blue and Model e strategic plans
• Knowledge and practical experience with automotive manufacturing, engineering, production, and planning
• Flexible work locations (travel as required on frequent basis), depending on business needs.
• Relationship / Work Experience with cross functional teams

Responsibilities

• Represent PTME for all labor discussions for new programs and provide labor glide path documentation.
• Establish and submit program funding for supplemental IE purchased services.
• Provide Industrial Engineering support for New Program delivery.
• Lead Engineered JPH Capacity Strategy for New Programs and Operational updates, per Ford procedure
• Support overall manufacturing launch processes and program reporting metrics (GPDS, 10 panel, program reviews, dashboards, GSPAS, etc.).
• Responsible for line labor planning to meet program demand (Lead for Machining and Assembly), report labor tracking status including WERS concerns, Q forms, and Off Standard Labor.
• Establish and implement global common practices for Industrial Engineering within ME including Labor PAT, HPU Target Setting, JPH and HPU Reporting, Workstation assessments.
• Use [Global Study Process Allocation System] GSPAS to develop APT Structure, Allocations and Time Studies for machining and assembly. Overall Global Industrial Engineering GSPAS leadership.
• Support the Global IE Standards team to develop and update IE standards including training and quality documents listed below.
• Lead the supporting processes, documentation and continuous improvement Interface with Global Capacity Planning for all new program cycle plan capacity planning including assessing the Plant Get Ready Submissions.
• Document, audit and govern Engineered JPH metrics and database for all powertrain programs and plants globally.
• Benchmark new programs and current operations.
• Utilize continuous improvement methods to lower labor costs and increase capacity utilization.
• Lead PTME labor benchmarking activities and lead interface with business partners (Other Global Industrial Engineering groups and Operations).
• Subject Matter Expert for Labor.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees