Ford Motor Company

Industrial Engineer, Manpower

Ford Motor Company • $72K — $162K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Additional qualifications preferred: Bachelor's in industrial engineering or management and MODAPTS certification.
  • 3 years of experience related to production methods and standards analysis.
  • Knowledge of GSPAS is preferable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development and installation of labor standards and methods.
  • Track labor utilization and balance production lines efficiently.
  • Conduct evaluations on job ergonomics to enhance workplace safety.
  • Analyze equipment cycle times to identify process constraints.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for new or revised production methods.
  • Interface with production teams and union representatives to resolve job disputes.
  • Lead projects focused on improving labor efficiency and reducing costs.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care programs including parental leave and subsidized childcare.
  • Family building benefits such as adoption and fertility treatment reimbursements.
  • Employee vehicle discount programs for personal and family use.
  • Tuition assistance for personal and professional development.
  • Paid time off dedicated to community service and a generous holiday schedule.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

In this key position, you will drive manufacturing excellence by ensuring the optimal utilization of labor and other production inputs. This will involve the analysis of production and non-production operations and the development of new or improved methods and standards.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods
  • Track labor, manpower utilization and line balancing
  • Conduct job ergonomics evaluations
  • Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis
  • Analyze plant methods and standards
  • Prepare cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards
  • Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.
  • Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions
  • Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD
  • Lead the identification of labor efficiency opportunities to support the plant's Cost Operating System
  • Lead workstation methodization and cycle-time improvement projects
  • Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects
  • Interface with production supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes
  • Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix, line speed changes, etc.
  • Perform a weekly roll analysis to balance the work group on-roll number to support the RTO and desired absenteeism coverage percentage
  • Analyze the Versatility and Training Dashboard to develop weekly training plans to increase the versatility in the General Utility classification and on critical/non-critical operations
  • Support the daily and weekly Manpower meetings to identify/ reduce over-manning, and that hourly training completed per the plan
  • Daily interface with the salary production team members to review training plan results from the previous day/crew
  • Daily interface with hourly employees to set training expectations and to review and document training progress
  • Weekly report out to Plant Senior Management on the progress of the previous
  • Must be able to work all shifts required


Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering OR a Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of related experience


Even better, you may have...

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or industrial management
  • At least 3 years of related experience
  • MODAPTS certification
  • GSPAS knowledge
  • 3 or more years' experience with Microsoft Office to include; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook


You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage


  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more


  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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


This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

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At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

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Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Ford Motor Company is not just a great place to work; it’s a place to build a lasting career. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, comprehensive health care, and retirement plans that rank among the best in the industry. We support career advancement through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in the latest automotive technologies.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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