Industrial Engineer — Lean Manufacturing & Labor

Ford; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Family benefits

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Specialist to drive labor standards, analyze production inputs, and develop methods that improve efficiency across U.S. plants.

You will lead cycle-time studies, line balancing, and cost estimates while coordinating with supervision and the UAW to optimize workforce utilization. Required is a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent with 3–5 years related experience) and proficiency in Microsoft Office; industrial engineering or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of related experience.
• Industrial engineering or industrial management preferred.
• MODAPTS certification preferred.
• GSPAS knowledge preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods.
• Track labor, manpower utilization and line balancing.
• Conduct job ergonomics evaluations.
• Analyze process constraints and perform cycle time analyses.
• Review plant methods and standards; prepare cost estimates.
• Lead labor efficiency and cycle‑time improvement projects.
• Interface with supervision and labor unions as needed.
• Plan labor allocations for mix and line speed changes.
• Provide weekly management updates on progress.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of related experience

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Specialist to drive labor standards, analyze production inputs, and develop methods that improve efficiency across U.S. plants.

You will lead cycle-time studies, line balancing, and cost estimates while coordinating with supervision and the UAW to optimize workforce utilization. Required is a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent with 3–5 years related experience) and proficiency in Microsoft Office; industrial engineering or