Industrial Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

You will provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We're looking to you to help us optimize our efforts in safety, quality and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.

In this position...

You will provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We're looking to you to help us optimize our efforts in safety, quality and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.

What you'll do...

* Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing

* Conduct Job Ergonomics evaluations

* Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis

* Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards

* Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards

* Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.

* Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards

* Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions

* Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocations

* Coordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits

* Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects as required

* Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes

* Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes

In this position...

You will provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We're looking to you to help us optimize our efforts in safety, quality and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.

What you'll do...

* Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing

* Conduct Job Ergonomics evaluations

* Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis

* Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards

* Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards

* Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.

* Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards

* Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions

* Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocations

* Coordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits

* Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects as required

* Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes

* Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes