Global Industrial Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Support forward model and capacity studies for all milestones, including Direct Labor and Indirect Labor in Stamping, Body, Paint, and Final .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Operations, with a focus on labor optimization, process improvement, and time study evaluation. Proficient in utilizing MODAPTS and MS Office tools to enhance operational efficiency and support program launches.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Engineering ExperienceManufacturing Operations ExperienceMODAPTS ProficiencyLabor OptimizationTime Study Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Labor OptimizationTime Study EvaluationCycle Line Layout PlanningProcess Change TrackingStandardized Methods DevelopmentLabor Efficiency ImplementationOperator AllocationPlant RebalanceThroughput AnalysisBenchmarking

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Planning SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

MODAPTSMS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Industry Keywords

Industrial EngineeringManufacturing OperationsLabor GlidepathProgram 1-PagerPlant Line SpeedAPT AssessmentVirtual Build EventsLabor BlitzesCycle Line LayoutsPlant Tasks/Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support forward model and capacity studies for all milestones, including Direct Labor and Indirect Labor in Stamping, Body, Paint, and Final
Lead new model labor optimization efforts through benchmarking, target setting, process-change tracking, and replication across programs
Support cycle line layout planning, virtual build events, operator allocations, and time studies
Work with plants to support physical build events and program launches
Minimize or offset labor impacts through labor blitzes, plant tasks/projects, and design/process opportunities
Assist with operator allocations, cycle line layouts, plant rebalances, line speed changes, time studies, throughput issues, and launch support
Maintain and deliver IE documentation, including Labor Glidepath, Program 1-Pager, Labor by Department, Plant Line Speed, and APT Assessment
Develop and document standardized methods and procedures
Implement labor efficiency through global IE processes, tools, and standards
Complete and evaluate plant time studies using MODAPTS
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, material handling, ergonomics, and plant personnel
Travel domestically 20–25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3-5 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Operations experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
Plant Industrial Engineering and manufacturing operations experience preferred
Experience with MODAPTS preferred
Experience working in a team environment
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Detailed knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong planning and organizational skills
Work well under pressure
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time