Launch Industrial Engineer

Ford Ford · Auto · Avon Lake, OH +1 · Manufacturing

Industrial Engineer at Ford focused on manufacturing process optimization, safety, quality, and productivity. Responsibilities include cycle line layout, process sheet development, station layouts, labor standards, ergonomic evaluations, cycle time analysis, cost estimates, time studies, engineering change coordination, and value stream mapping. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing industrial engineering.

What you'd actually do

  1. Complete APT allocations for future programs as they relate to cycle line layout reviews.
  2. Support process sheet development/modifications to enable accurate allocations for future programs.
  3. Assist with input to station layouts as they relate to tooling, material presentation, and error proofing.
  4. Drive development and/or implementation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor through efficient manpower utilization.
  5. Conduct ergonomic job evaluations and implement workstation designs that meet safety and ergonomic standards.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • 3 years’ experience in Industrial Engineering in an automotive manufacturing environment
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice to have

  • 5 or more years of experience in Industrial Engineering in an automotive manufacturing environment
  • Prior experience supporting a new product launch or New Model Program within an automotive manufacturing environment
  • MODAPTS Certification
  • GSPAS/APT knowledge
  • Microsoft Office – MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Intermediate Level)
  • AutoCAD Experience
  • analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis
  • strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System
  • ability to execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities
  • strong written and verbal communications skills

What the JD emphasized

  • 3 years’ experience in Industrial Engineering in an automotive manufacturing environment
  • Prior experience supporting a new product launch or New Model Program within an automotive manufacturing environment