Industrial Engineer: Greenfield BESS Manufacturing

Ford Energy; Glendale Junction (KY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 166.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Immediate medical, dental, vision and药

Flexible family care days and parental

Family building benefits including sur

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Established employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Generous holidays and paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Ford Energy, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, is building a high-volume energy storage system manufacturing footprint in the United States. We seek a proactive Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to design production systems, set labor standards, and optimize line layouts for speed and safety.

You will mentor teams on lean principles, support NMP integration, and collaborate across functions. Experience in Greenfield site development or automotive/battery manufacturing is highly valued.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, MODAPTS, and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Startup experience in Greenfield site development or high-volume automotive/battery/electronics manufacturing preferred.
• A deep passion for the energy systems industry and US energy independence.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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 quality.
• Conduct ergonomic job evaluations and implement workstation designs that meet safety standards for high-speed automated production.
• Engage on the production floor to identify bottlenecks, observe standardized work adherence, and solve problems in real time.
• Develop Leaders as Teachers: mentor Production and Operations teams on lean principles, takt vs cycle time, and waste elimination.
• Remove barriers: mitigate risks during launch to ensure seamless equipment buy-offs and NMP integration.
• Champion transparency: work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to realize Ford Energy’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

Conocimientos

Resilient Leader

Collaborative Influencer

Throughput Expert

Integrity-Focused

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MODAPTS

Manufacturing Simulation Tools

Descripción del empleo

Ford Energy, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, is building a high-volume energy storage system manufacturing footprint in the United States. We seek a proactive Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to design production systems, set labor standards, and optimize line layouts for speed and safety.

You will mentor teams on lean principles, support NMP integration, and collaborate across functions. Experience in Greenfield site development or automotive/battery manufacturing is highly valued.