Global Industrial Engineer: Labor Optimization & Time Study

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

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.