Global Industrial Engineer

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is recruiting for an Industrial Engineer to optimize labor across stamping, body, paint, and final assembly. The role includes leading labor benchmarking, studying cycle times, and supporting model launches with operator allocations and time studies.

The candidate will develop standard work and deploy global IE processes, with travel up to 10%. A Bachelor’s in IE or Manufacturing Eng is required, with 5+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of IE or Manufacturing operations experience.
• Travel 10% required.

Responsibilities

• Support forward model and capacity studies for all milestones including Direct Labor and Indirect Labor in all areas (Stamping, Body, Paint, Final).
• Lead new model labor optimization efforts to achieve labor targets, through benchmarking and tracking process changes.
• Support the cycle line layout planning process & virtual build events with future model operator allocations and time studies.
• Work with plants to support physical build events & program launches and ensure timely delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

What you'll do...

• Support forward model and capacity studies for all milestones including Direct Labor and Indirect Labor in all areas (Stamping, Body, Paint, Final)
• Lead new model labor optimization efforts to achieve labor targets, through benchmarking (internal and external), target setting, tracking process change, and replicate across programs
• Support the cycle line layout planning process & virtual build events with future model operator allocations and
• time studies, and work with plants to support physical build events & program launches
• Minimize and/or offset labor impacts through labor blitzes, plant tasks/projects, and identifying design/process opportunities
• Assist with operator allocations, cycle line layouts, plant rebalances, line speed changes, time studies, throughput issues, and launch support
• Accurately maintain and deliver required IE documentation (Labor Glidepath, Program 1-Pager, Labor by Department, Plant Line speed, APT Assessment, etc.)
• Develop & document standardization of methods & procedures for the organization
• Drive & implement labor efficiency through deployment of global IE process, tools and standards
• Work with plants to complete & evaluate time studies using MODAPTS as the measurement tool for work standards
• Collaborate and work closely with manufacturing engineering, material handling, ergonomics, and/or plant personnel
• Scope of responsibility may include Assembly and Stamping in North America
• Travel domestically

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field of study
• Min of 5+ years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing operations experience
• 10% Travel Required.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $86,600-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.