Industrial Engineer

Socket.dev; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive labor planning, cycle time optimization, and continuous improvement for current and future vehicle programs in Final Assembly.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to assess new program content, complete time studies, and establish accurate labor standards while applying lean principles to improve efficiency and balance workloads. The role requires collaboration across Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing plant environment.
• 4+ years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• MODAPTS Certification.
• AutoCAD experience.
• New model launch experience.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Previous production supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive labor planning, cycle time optimization, and continuous improvement for current and future vehicle programs within Final Assembly.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess new program content, perform MODAPTS time studies, and establish labor standards.
• Apply lean manufacturing and waste reduction principles to improve efficiency and support plant targets.
• Analyze production constraints and cycle time data to optimize process flow and balance workloads.
• Lead workstation layout changes, work balance adjustments, tooling improvements, and process documentation updates.
• Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend safety improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other plant functions to resolve issues tied to launches and operations.
• Work with UAW representatives to address labor methods and standards compliance.
• Support production leadership with labor planning for product mix changes and staffing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Skills

IE experience

4+ yrs automotive experience

Lean manufacturing

New model launch experience

Previous supervision experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MODAPTS Certification

AutoCAD

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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.

In this role you will ...

Drive labor planning, cycle time optimization, and continuous improvement for current and future vehicle programs within Final Assembly, partnering across engineering, production, and skilled trades to build safe, efficient, and well-balanced manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

What you'll do ...

• Conduct program planning activities and evaluate the labor impact of current and future vehicle programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess new program content, complete labor allocations, and perform MODAPTS time studies to establish accurate cycle times and labor standards.
• Apply lean manufacturing and waste reduction principles to improve efficiency and support plant Industrial Engineering targets within Final Assembly.
• Analyze production constraints and cycle time data to optimize process flow, balance workloads, and improve throughput.
• Lead implementation of workstation layout changes, work balance adjustments, tooling improvements, material presentation enhancements, and process documentation updates.
• Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend solutions that improve employee safety, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other plant functions to resolve job-related issues tied to new model launches and ongoing operations.
• Work with UAW representatives to address job disputes, evaluate methods, and maintain labor standard compliance.
• Support production leadership with labor planning for product mix changes, line speed adjustments, staffing requirements, and operational readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

You'll have ...

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
• 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing plant environment

Even better, you may have ...

• 4+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment
• MODAPTS Certification
• AutoCAD experience
• New model launch experience
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Previous production supervision experience

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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

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.

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