Launch Systems Engineer: Capacity & Ergonomics Lead

Ford; Irapuato; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Mexico is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer – Launch to optimize workforce, ergonomics and flawless new-program launches. You will lead headcount distribution based on workload studies, capacity analysis (JPH, cycle time) and ergonomic evaluations to minimize risk while supporting multiple program areas.

You will represent the plant before Global Industrial Engineering, coach local IE teams, and coordinate with MP&L, Plant Engineering and Maintenance to unify lean launch methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, process, mechanical, mechatronics or robotics engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in automotive manufacturing in Industrial Engineering.
• Professional English (B2); willing to travel to OEM/supplier sites.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt desirable; MODAPTS is a plus.
• Experience in new line launches or major modifications (PTR through ramp-up).

Responsibilities

• Perform capacity studies to define headcount, cycle times and line balance.
• Lead ergonomics analyses to minimize injury risk and optimize workstation design.
• Support Run-offs, PTRs and Ramp-up activities ensuring launch readiness.
• Collaborate with MP&L, Plant Engineering and Maintenance across programs.

Skills

Ergonomic evaluation

Line balancing

Capacity studies

Time studies (MODAPTS)

Launch methodologies (GPDS, LRCA, WSR,

Headcount management

Workload analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, process, mechanical, mechatronics or robotics engineering

Tools

Automation systems (robots, vision, AMR)

PFMEA/DCP/SCCAF understanding

Job description

Ford Mexico is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer – Launch to optimize workforce, ergonomics and flawless new-program launches. You will lead headcount distribution based on workload studies, capacity analysis (JPH, cycle time) and ergonomic evaluations to minimize risk while supporting multiple program areas.

You will represent the plant before Global Industrial Engineering, coach local IE teams, and coordinate with MP&L, Plant Engineering and Maintenance to unify lean launch methodologies