Engineering Specialist, Industrial

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

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.

• 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.
• Should possess the ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments. Must have the necessary skill set to have job placement flexibility and the expectation to rotate to various positions within the plan such as Production or Quality.
• Should display strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System. Must demonstrate the ability to execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities.
• Should have a proven willingness to take a participatory approach to union relations and be a team player.
• Should have the ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization (both hourly and salary).
• Should have strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years’ experience in Industrial Engineering (co‑op/internships)
• 1+ years’ experience in Microsoft Office

• MODAPTS Certification
• GSPAS knowledge
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

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