Engineering Specialist, Industrial

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

Evaluate the current performance of production methods, automation features and employee schedules to help increase revenue, while minimizing costs.

Evaluate the current performance of production methods, automation features and employee schedules to help increase revenue, while minimizing costs.

What you'll do...

• Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing

• Conduct Ergonomic Job evaluations and implement workstation designs that meet safety and ergonomic requirements

• Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis

• Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards

• Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards

• Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.

• Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards

• Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions

• Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocations

• Coordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits

• Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects as required

• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes

• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes

What you'll do...

• Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing

• Conduct Ergonomic Job evaluations and implement workstation designs that meet safety and ergonomic requirements

• Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis

• Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards

• Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards

• Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.

• Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards

• Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions

• Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocations

• Coordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits

• Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects as required

• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes

• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes