Industrial Planning Engineer - Lean Maintenance Final

Lincoln Motor Company; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead asset management and labor planning across Final Assembly. You will analyze cycle times, implement lean improvements, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality and other plant functions.

You’ll work with UAW negotiations, drive safety and productivity, and support new model launches. A Bachelor’s in Engineering and 3+ years automotive IE experience are required; MODAPTS and AutoCAD skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience as Industrial Engineer in automotive manufacturing.
• MODAPTS Certification and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and New Model Launch experience are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct program planning activities and evaluate 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 principles and waste reduction methodologies to improve efficiency and support plant Industrial Engineering targets within Final Assembly.
• Analyze production constraints and perform cycle time studies to optimize process flow, balance workloads, and improve throughput for current and future vehicle programs.
• Lead the 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 process and methods-related issues.
• Work closely with UAW representatives to evaluate work methods and maintain labor standard documentation in accordance with negotiated agreements.
• Provide engineering analysis to support 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MODAPTS Certification

AutoCAD

New Model Launch experience

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Job description

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead asset management and labor planning across Final Assembly. You will analyze cycle times, implement lean improvements, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality and other plant functions.

You’ll work with UAW negotiations, drive safety and productivity, and support new model launches. A Bachelor’s in Engineering and 3+ years automotive IE experience are required; MODAPTS and AutoCAD skills are a plus.