Industrial Engineer

Ford - Avon Lake, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Avon Lake, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As part of Ford's Manufacturing team, this position focuses on evaluating and improving production methods, automation features, and employee schedules to enhance revenue while minimizing costs. The role involves analyzing current processes, implementing ergonomic solutions, and developing labor standards to ensure efficient operations in the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods.
• Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing.
• Conduct Ergonomic Job evaluations and implement workstation designs that meet safety and ergonomic requirements.
• Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis.
• Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards.
• Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.
• Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards.
• Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions.
• Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD.
• Lead job methodization and process allocations.
• Coordinate engineering changes and planning.
• Conduct value stream mapping and process audits.
• Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects as required.
• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes.
• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 2 years' experience in Industrial Engineering in a manufacturing environment (internship/coop experience will be considered).

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 5 or more years of industrial engineering experience.
• MODAPTS Certification.
• GSPAS/APT knowledge.
• Microsoft Office - MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Intermediate Level or higher).
• AutoCAD Experience.
• Validated ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments.
• Strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization (both hourly and salary).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Benefits

• 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.