Manufacturing Engineer – Industrial Engineering

Ford Motor Company

. Lead new model labor optimization efforts to achieve labor targets through benchmarking, target setting, process-change tracking, and replication across programs and plants .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Operations, with a strong focus on labor optimization, time studies, and process improvement. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, utilizing tools like Excel and MODAPTS to support operational efficiency and capacity planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Engineering ExperienceTime Studies and Line BalancingData Analysis and ReportingAdvanced Excel ProficiencyKnowledge of Machining META and GSPAS

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Hard Skills

Labor OptimizationTime StudiesProcess Change TrackingWorkstation SetupLine BalancingMODAPTSCapacity StrategyData AnalysisReportingProfessional Presentations

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Planning SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointGSPASMachining METADotmaps

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsIndustrial EngineeringLabor GlidepathPlant RebalancesPowertrain Facilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead new model labor optimization efforts to achieve labor targets through benchmarking, target setting, process-change tracking, and replication across programs and plants
Support cycle line layout planning and virtual build events with future-model operator allocations and time studies
Work with plants to support physical build events and program launches
Minimize or offset labor impacts through Kaizen, plant tasks/projects, and design/process opportunities
Support Transmissions and Power Unit labor SAR items
Assist with operator allocations, cycle line layouts, plant rebalances, line speed changes, time studies, throughput issues, and launch support
Maintain and deliver Launch Charts, Machining META, Dotmaps, and GSPAS
Maintain and deliver IE documentation, including Labor Glidepath, GSPAS/Plant Headcount Matrix Program 1-Pager, Plant Line Speed, and APT Assessment
Complete and evaluate time studies using MODAPTS for work standards
Collaborate with staff industrial engineers, manufacturing engineering, material handling, ergonomics, and plant personnel
Align with plants on reported capacity, operating pattern, and labor to support the get-ready capacity statement
Support Transmissions and Power Unit programs and Powertrain facilities in North America, potentially including Assembly, Machining, and other Powertrain plants
Travel may be required around launches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Industrial, Mechanical or equivalent field of study
At least 2-3 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing operations experience
Open to limited travel
Knowledge of time studies, setting up workstations, and line balancing
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with AI tools and strong capabilities in data analysis, reporting, and professional presentations
Plant Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Process operations experience preferred
Capacity and Operating Pattern knowledge, such as Capacity Strategy documents
Knowledge of Machining META, Dotmaps, GSPAS, and Indirect Labor
Experience with MODAPTS preferred
Experience working in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Limited travel may be required

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
Visa sponsorship available