Launch Engineer: Process Optimization & Labor Standards

Socket.dev; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking an Industrial Engineer to establish and maintain labor standards, methods, and process flow across the plant, using time studies, ergonomics, and value stream mapping to drive continuous improvement and cost savings.

The role supports production goals by optimizing manpower, line balancing, and plant layouts, collaborating with Production and the UAW to resolve issues and implement efficient changes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis, driving change back to production departments.
• Job placement flexibility, with the expectation to rotate across various plant positions such as Production or Quality.
• Strong customer orientation, with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver results while managing multiple priorities.
• Participatory approach to union relations and strong team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain labor standards, methods, and process flow across the plant using time studies and value stream mapping to drive continuous improvement.
• Drive development and installation of labor standards; track labor, manpower utilization, and line balancing.
• Conduct job ergonomics evaluations and analyze process constraints including cycle time analysis.
• Prepare cost estimates for new or revised methods and standards.
• Review changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, and routing.
• Analyze operations to identify areas for new or improved methods and standards.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Industrial engineering

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

MODAPTS

GSPAS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking an Industrial Engineer to establish and maintain labor standards, methods, and process flow across the plant, using time studies, ergonomics, and value stream mapping to drive continuous improvement and cost savings.

The role supports production goals by optimizing manpower, line balancing, and plant layouts, collaborating with Production and the UAW to resolve issues and implement efficient changes.