Planning Engineer – Maintenance & Final Assembly (Lean)

Ford; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Flexible holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking an Industrial Engineer to provide engineering leadership and technical direction across asset management, labor planning, and cycle-time optimization in Final Assembly facilities.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, apply lean principles, and lead improvements in workstation layout, tooling, and process documentation while supporting safety and productivity goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of experience as Industrial Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• MODAPTS Certification.
• AutoCAD experience.
• New Model Launch experience.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct program planning activities and evaluate labor impact of current and future vehicle programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess 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.

Skills

Industrial engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MODAPTS Certification

AutoCAD

Job description

Ford is seeking an Industrial Engineer to provide engineering leadership and technical direction across asset management, labor planning, and cycle-time optimization in Final Assembly facilities.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, apply lean principles, and lead improvements in workstation layout, tooling, and process documentation while supporting safety and productivity goals.