Industrial Engineer – Material Flow and Logistics Operations

Ford Motor Company

. Conduct Gemba studies and current-state assessments across manufacturing and material-flow operations .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial engineering and manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on value-stream mapping, labor analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proficient in utilizing data analytics and simulation tools to drive operational efficiency and support decision-making.

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Industrial EngineeringValue-Stream MappingPower BILean ManufacturingDiscrete-Event Simulation

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Hard Skills

Labor AnalysisProcess OptimizationCapacity AnalysisThroughput AnalysisRoot-Cause Problem SolvingData AnalyticsAutomated WorkflowsAI-Enabled ToolsStandardized WorkMaterial-Flow Analysis

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationCommunicationRelationship BuildingFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

ExcelSQLPythonAlteryxMODAPTSMOST

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingLogisticsWarehousingMaterial HandlingSupply Chain Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct Gemba studies and current-state assessments across manufacturing and material-flow operations
Develop value-stream maps to identify bottlenecks, waste, congestion, capacity constraints, and non-value-added activities
Analyze labor requirements, work content, utilization, throughput, and operational capacity
Develop and standardize labor methods using industrial engineering and work-measurement practices
Support process simulation and scenario analysis for labor, material-flow, and capacity opportunities
Lead Kaizen and continuous-improvement activities improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
Establish repeatable operating standards and deploy best practices across multiple sites
Analyze end-to-end material flow from suppliers through warehouses, off-dock facilities, manufacturing plants, and point of fit
Improve material presentation, storage, routing, replenishment, dock operations, and point-of-fit delivery
Support material-cost and operational-efficiency studies at Tier 1 supplier locations
Support MP&L requirements development and labor analysis for forward-model and manufacturing launch programs
Participate in launch-readiness reviews and identify material-flow, labor, capacity, process, and infrastructure risks
Support supplier audits, launch reviews, and post-Job 1 operational stabilization
Use data and analytics to identify trends, constraints, and improvement opportunities
Develop dashboards and performance measures for productivity, utilization, throughput, labor efficiency, and implementation
Apply Power BI and other analytical tools to support fact-based decisions
Support agentic, AI-enabled, and automation solutions for opportunity identification and efficiency analysis
Translate operational data into recommendations for plant and functional leadership
Partner with MP&L, Manufacturing, Plant Industrial Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Technical Assistance, Finance, Launch, FPS, IT, and supplier teams
Facilitate cross-functional workshops and communicate findings, risks, savings opportunities, and recommendations
Build working relationships across plants, suppliers, and third-party facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
4+ years of experience applying industrial engineering methods in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, material handling, or supply-chain operations
2+ years of experience with discrete-event simulation or material-flow simulation tools
Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, Alteryx, or similar data and automation tools
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Gemba, value-stream mapping, standardized work, labor and productivity analysis, capacity and throughput analysis, process optimization, and root-cause problem solving
Ability to analyze operational data and convert findings into practical improvement actions
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations Research is an additional qualification
Experience with MODAPTS, MOST, or comparable predetermined-motion-time systems is an additional qualification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or comparable lean certification is an additional qualification
Experience developing dashboards, analytical models, automated workflows, or AI-enabled operational tools is an additional qualification
Experience supporting Tier 1 supplier assessments or operational improvement activities is an additional qualification
Position may require regular engagement at manufacturing plants, supplier facilities, warehouses, ODCs, and third-party operations
Travel may be required based on launch, supplier, and operational-improvement priorities
Role requires office-based analysis and hands-on observation in manufacturing and logistics environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care
Parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
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 and the option to purchase additional vacation time