Industrial Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Flat Rock (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan seeks an Industrial Engineer to design, implement, and improve production systems to boost efficiency and quality. Lead labor standards, line balancing, time and motion studies, value stream mapping, and lean initiatives while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and the UAW.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing; offers competitive salary ranges, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.
• Minimum two years’ experience as an Industrial Engineer in Manufacturing.
• Experience with root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of value stream mapping and Yamazumi.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and installation of labor standards and methods.
• Conduct ergonomics evaluations.
• Analyze process constraints and cycle time.
• Review plant layout, processes, and routing for improvements.
• Develop cost-saving project proposals and write projects.
• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Value stream mapping

Yamazumi

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this position...

As an Industrial Engineer at Ford, you would be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving production systems and processes to optimize efficiency and productivity. You would also work on identifying and resolving bottlenecks, streamlining workflows, and implementing lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve quality. Additionally, you may be involved in analyzing data, conducting time and motion studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement efforts. Your role would be integral to Ford's manufacturing operations and the overall success of the company.

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 or participate actively during the meetings for current and future models. 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 teams involved.
• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes.
• 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
• Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards

You’ll Have..

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as an Industrial Engineer in Manufacturing
• Experience:
  • Must possess the ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments. Must have the necessary skill set to have job placement flexibility and the expectation to rotate to various positions within the plant such as Production or Quality
  • Must display strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System. Must demonstrate the ability to execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities
  • Must have the ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization (both hourly and salary)
  • Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Value stream mapping, Yamazumi
• Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills

Even better, you may have...

• Education: Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years’ experience
• MODAPTS Certification
• GSPAS / APT working knowledge
• Microsoft Office
• Minitab
• Green Belt certified or six sigma equivalent.

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 $85,400-$143,200.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.

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 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.

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