<p>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?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In this position...</p> <p>The Industrial Engineer supports plant operations by developing, implementing, and maintaining labor standards, optimized work methods, and efficient production processes. This role ensures safe, ergonomic, and cost-effective manufacturing operations that meet quality, productivity, and throughput targets for current and future vehicle programs.</p> <p>In this position... You will provide vital expertise in support of our industrial engineering activities. We're looking for you to help us optimize our efforts in delivery, quality and productivity. This involves applying industrial engineering principles and continuous improvement techniques to manufacturing processes and products.</p> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li> <p>Develop, validate, and maintain direct and indirect labor standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct time studies, motion studies, and MODAPTS analysis to establish accurate cycle times.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor manpower utilization, line balance efficiency, and labor allocation.</p> </li><li> <p>Review daily manpower needs and recommend adjustments for efficient staffing.</p> </li><li> <p>Analyze constraints and conduct cycle time analysis to improve flow and throughput.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead changes to workstation layouts, work balance, tooling, material presentation, and process documentation.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform ergonomic evaluations and recommend workstation improvements.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify waste-reduction and efficiency-improvement opportunities to support plant business targets.</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with Production, Maintenance, and other plant teams to resolve job-related issues.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with UAW representatives to address job disputes related to methods and standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist production leadership with labor planning for mix changes and line-speed adjustments.</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate and respond to employee station improvement suggestions.</p> </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li> <p>Develop, validate, and maintain direct and indirect labor standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct time studies, motion studies, and MODAPTS analysis to establish accurate cycle times.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor manpower utilization, line balance efficiency, and labor allocation.</p> </li><li> <p>Review daily manpower needs and recommend adjustments for efficient staffing.</p> </li><li> <p>Analyze constraints and conduct cycle time analysis to improve flow and throughput.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead changes to workstation layouts, work balance, tooling, material presentation, and process documentation.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform ergonomic evaluations and recommend workstation improvements.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify waste-reduction and efficiency-improvement opportunities to support plant business targets.</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with Production, Maintenance, and other plant teams to resolve job-related issues.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with UAW representatives to address job disputes related to methods and standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist production leadership with labor planning for mix changes and line-speed adjustments.</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate and respond to employee station improvement suggestions.</p> </li></ul>