Engineering Specialist, Industrial - Final Assembly

What you'll do…

• Provide engineering analysis to support labor planning for product mix changes, line speed adjustments, staffing requirements, and operational readiness.

• Conduct program planning activities and evaluate the labor impact of current and future vehicle programs.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess new program content, complete labor allocations, and perform MODAPTS time studies to establish accurate cycle times and labor standards.

• Apply lean manufacturing principles and waste reduction methodologies to improve efficiency and support plant Industrial Engineering targets within Final Assembly.

• Analyze production constraints and perform cycle time studies to optimize process flow, balance workloads, and improve throughput for current and future vehicle programs.

• Lead the implementation of workstation layout changes, work balance adjustments, tooling improvements, material presentation enhancements, and process documentation updates.

• Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend solutions that improve employee safety, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other plant functions to resolve process and method issues associated with new model launches and ongoing operations.

• Work closely with UAW representatives to evaluate work methods and maintain labor standard documentation in accordance with negotiated agreements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across manufacturing operations.

You'll have…

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

• 3+ Years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment working on new model launches

Even better, you may have…

• MODAPTS Certification

• AutoCAD experience

• New Model Launch experience

• Lean Manufacturing knowledge

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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.  

Visa sponsorship may be 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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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