Industrial Engineer

Ford Motor; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 74,300 - 166,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for community service

Holiday pay and vacation time options

Job summary

Ford Motor in Avon Lake, Ohio, seeks an experienced engineer to optimize manufacturing processes. This role involves applying engineering principles for continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities include conducting time studies, developing labor standards, and coordinating process improvements. A degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering is preferred, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience. A competitive salary is offered ranging from $74,300 to $166,200, depending on grade and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of related work experience.
• Experience with time studies, cycle counting, ergonomics, and workstation setup.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and/or installation of labor standards.
• Conduct Job Ergonomics evaluations.
• Analyze process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis.
• Prepare cost estimates for new or revised methods and standards.
• Analyze production and non-production operations for efficiencies.
• Conduct time and motion studies and review employee proposals.

Skills

Related work experience

Experience with time studies

Ergonomics

Workstation setup

Education

Preferred degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

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.

Responsibilities

In this position...

You will provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We’re looking to you to help us optimize our efforts in safety, quality and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.

What you'll do...

• Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing
• Conduct Job Ergonomics evaluations
• Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis
• Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards
• Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards
• Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.
• Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards
• Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions
• Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocations
• Coordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits
• Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects as required
• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes
• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes

Qualifications

You'll have...

• 3+ Years of related work experience
• Experience with time studies, cycle counting, ergonomics, and workstation setup

Even better, you may have...

• Preferred degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in manufacturing engineering
• Proven problem-solving ability

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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
• 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.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$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. #LI-Onsite #LI-RC3

Job Info

• Job Identification 65746
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 07/03/2026, 03:47 PM
• Job Schedule Full time