Industrial Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Type: Contract

Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9-5, onsite.

Pay Range: $34 - 36 Per hour

About the Role

Position Summary

• We are seeking a motivated and analytical Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing operations through labor analysis, productivity improvement, ergonomic evaluation, and capacity planning. This role is fully onsite and works closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and support Ford OS behaviors:
  Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration.

• What You’ll Do
• Develop and implement direct and indirect labor standards and work methods
• Track and analyze labor performance, including RTOs, off-standard work, efficiencies
  , and more
• Prepare presentations and documentation to support labor authorization requests
• Lead efficiency improvement initiatives
  , workstation rebalances, and process optimization projects
• Conduct job ergonomics evaluations and assist with workstation and packaging design reviews
• Analyze process constraints, perform equipment cycle time studies, and support constraint working groups
• Review and recommend improvements to plant processes, layouts, routing, and material handling flows
• Perform time studies
  , including Time & Motion,
  MODAPTS
  , and GSPAS evaluations
• Ensure accurate process documentation in APT and other time study systems
• Create headcount maps, support methodization, and manage process allocations
• Partner with Production Supervisors and the UAW to resolve operational concerns
• Monitor and report on cycle times
  , line efficiencies, uptime, HPU, and JPH metrics
• Update and maintain glidepath files, capacity strategy documents, volume worksheets, and related planning tools
• Support cost estimates related to changes in methods, labor, or process standards
• Assist with annual budget inputs and forecasting for manning, RTO, capacity, and demand
• Perform basic 2D CAD modeling for workstation planning and changes
• Participate in benchmarking activities and other special assignments
• Lead cross-functional teams on complex projects and act as a positive change agent across the operation

• Required Skills
• Labor analysis and time study expertise
• Productivity and constraint analysis
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Self-driven, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrates Ford OS behaviors

• Preferred Skills
• MODAPTS certification or experience
• Ford Ergo analysis tools
• GSPAS / APT systems
• AutoCAD or 2D layout drawing experience

• Education
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required

• Preferred Experience & Education
• 3–5 years’ experience in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering