Industrial Engineer, Manpower

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
72K-162K Annually
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Drive manufacturing efficiency through labor standards, manpower utilization, line balancing, ergonomics, cycle-time analysis, workstation methodization, and cost-saving initiatives. Develop layouts using ACAD, support labor allocation and training plans, analyze production constraints, resolve job disputes with production supervision and the UAW, and report progress to plant senior management. Must work all required shifts.
Summary Generated by Built In

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...  

In this key position, you will drive manufacturing excellence by ensuring the optimal utilization of labor and other production inputs. This will involve the analysis of production and non-production operations and the development of new or improved methods and standards.

Responsibilities

What you'll do... 

  • Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods

  • Track labor, manpower utilization and line balancing

  • Conduct job ergonomics evaluations

  • Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis

  • Analyze plant methods and standards

  • Prepare cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards

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

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

  • Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD

  • Lead the identification of labor efficiency opportunities to support the plant’s Cost Operating System

  • Lead workstation methodization and cycle-time improvement projects

  • Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects

  • Interface with production supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes

  • Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix, line speed changes, etc. 

  • Perform a weekly roll analysis to balance the work group on-roll number to support the RTO and desired absenteeism coverage percentage

  • Analyze the Versatility and Training Dashboard to develop weekly training plans to increase the versatility in the General Utility classification and on critical/non-critical operations

  • Support the daily and weekly Manpower meetings to identify/ reduce over-manning, and that hourly training completed per the plan

  • Daily interface with the salary production team members to review training plan results from the previous day/crew 

  • Daily interface with hourly employees to set training expectations and to review and document training progress

  • Weekly report out to Plant Senior Management on the progress of the previous

  • Must be able to work all shifts required 

Qualifications

You'll have...  

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR a Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of related experience 

 

Even better, you may have... 

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or industrial management 

  • At least 3 years of related experience 

  • MODAPTS certification 

  • GSPAS knowledge

  • 3 or more years’ experience with Microsoft Office to include; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

 

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: 

  • 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 

  • 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 $72,480-121,440

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120

 

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. 

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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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or industrial management
  • At least 3 years of related experience
  • MODAPTS certification
  • GSPAS knowledge
  • At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to work all required shifts
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

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 — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.

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