Industrial Planning Engineer: Lean Maintenance

Lincoln Motor Company; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Industrial Engineer to provide engineering leadership across asset management, labor planning, and continuous improvement in our manufacturing plants. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize cycle times, implement workstation changes, and ensure safety and efficiency in Final Assembly.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in automotive manufacturing, and experience with MODAPTS, AutoCAD, and New Model Launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience as Industrial Engineer in automotive manufacturing.
• MODAPTS certification or equivalent time-study expertise.
• AutoCAD experience is preferred.
• Experience with new model launches and lean manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and technical direction to maintenance staff including asset availability and maintenance planning.
• Plan labor for current and future vehicle programs and perform time studies to establish cycle times.
• Apply lean principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste in Final Assembly.
• Analyze production constraints and optimize workflow to improve throughput.
• Lead workstation layout changes, tooling improvements, and process documentation.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality and other functions to resolve issues during launches and operations.
• Coordinate with UAW representatives to maintain labor standards and documentation.
• Support labor planning for product mix changes, line speed adjustments, and staffing needs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

MODAPTS Certification

AutoCAD experience

New Model Launch experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Industrial Engineer to provide engineering leadership across asset management, labor planning, and continuous improvement in our manufacturing plants. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize cycle times, implement workstation changes, and ensure safety and efficiency in Final Assembly.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in automotive manufacturing, and experience with MODAPTS, AutoCAD, and New Model Launches.