Global Industrial Engineer

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Dearborn, MI, USA
Hybrid
74K-166K Annually
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Supports global industrial engineering for vehicle manufacturing, including labor and capacity studies, operator allocations, line layouts, time studies, plant rebalances, throughput improvements, and launch activities. Leads labor optimization, standardization, documentation, and efficiency initiatives across assembly and stamping operations. Collaborates with manufacturing engineering, material handling, ergonomics, and plant teams, using MODAPTS for work measurement. Requires domestic travel of 20–25%.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.


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 support forward model and capacity studies for all milestones including Direct Labor and Indirect Labor in Powertrain, Stamping and/or Vehicle Operations.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Support forward model and capacity studies for all milestones including Direct Labor and Indirect Labor in all areas (Stamping, Body, Paint, Final)
  • Lead new model labor optimization efforts to achieve labor targets, through benchmarking (internal and
  • external), target setting, tracking process change, and replicate across programs
  • Support the cycle line layout planning process & virtual build events with future model operator allocations and
  • time studies, and work with plants to support physical build events & program launches
  • Minimize and/or offset labor impacts through labor blitzes, plant tasks/projects, and identifying design/process opportunities
  • Assist with operator allocations, cycle line layouts, plant rebalances, line speed changes, time studies, throughput issues, and launch support
  • Accurately maintain and deliver required IE documentation (Labor Glidepath, Program 1-Pager, Labor by Department, Plant Line speed, APT Assessment, etc.)
  • Develop & document standardization of methods & procedures for the organization
  • Drive & implement labor efficiency through deployment of global IE process, tools and standards
  • Work with plants to complete & evaluate time studies using MODAPTS as the measurement tool for work standards
  • Collaborate and work closely with manufacturing engineering, material handling, ergonomics, and/or plant personnel
  • Scope of responsibility may include Assembly and Stamping in North America
  • Travel domestically (20-25%)
Qualifications

You'll have...

 

  • At least 3-5 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Operations experience

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical preferred)

 

Even better, you may have...

 

  • Plant Industrial Engineering & manufacturing operations experience preferred
  • Experience with MODAPTS preferred
  • Experience working in a team environment
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  • Detailed knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Work well under pressure

 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
 

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.


Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

 

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. 

 

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About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.About the TeamWe build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Skills Required

  • 3–5 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Operations experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Plant Industrial Engineering and manufacturing operations experience
  • Experience with MODAPTS
  • Experience working in a team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.

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Year Founded: 1903

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