Industrial Engineer, Ford Energy

Socket.dev; Glendale (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Energy in the United States is seeking an expert to lead the design and optimization of high-volume production lines and manufacturing systems. You will define standardized work, improve line balance, and layout workstation setups to maximize throughput.

You will develop labor standards, analyze constraints, and use CAD to design layouts, while emphasizing safety and ergonomic improvements on a Greenfield site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the Ford Energy Production System (FEPS), focusing on standardized work, line balancing, and optimized workstation layouts.
• Drive the development of labor standards and manpower requirements for cell, module, and pack assembly, ensuring maximum utilization and efficiency.
• Analyze production constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis to optimize "Cells Per Minute" (CPM) and overall plant throughput.
• Design and refine station layouts using CAD, integrating tooling, material presentation, and error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) to ensure "First Time Through" (FTT) quality.
• Conduct ergonomic job evaluations and implement workstation designs that meet the highest safety standards for high-speed automated production.
• Embrace the Gemba philosophy: Regularly engage on the production floor to identify bottlenecks

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Production systems design

Process optimization

Gemba walks

Tools

CAD

Ergonomics assessment tools

Job description

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford's century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy?

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com.

In this position...

• Lead with Purpose: Design and optimize the high-volume production lines and manufacturing systems that will define the future of US energy storage.
• Innovate: Use your entrepreneurial mindset to drive production throughput, line balancing, and labor efficiency for a massive Greenfield manufacturing site.
• Empower Others: Create a culture of lean manufacturing excellence, fostering an environment where standardized work and data-driven production solutions thrive.

Responsibilities

What you'll do... Greenfield Production Excellence & Manufacturing Systems

• Lead the design and implementation of the Ford Energy Production System (FEPS), focusing on standardized work, line balancing, and optimized workstation layouts.
• Drive the development of labor standards and manpower requirements for cell, module, and pack assembly, ensuring maximum utilization and efficiency.
• Analyze production constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis to optimize "Cells Per Minute" (CPM) and overall plant throughput.
• Design and refine station layouts using CAD, integrating tooling, material presentation, and error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) to ensure "First Time Through" (FTT) quality.
• Conduct ergonomic job evaluations and implement workstation designs that meet the highest safety standards for high-speed automated production.
• Embrace the Gemba philosophy: Regularly engage on the production floor to identify bottlenecks