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Industrial Engineer

Ford Motor

Avon Lake, OH · Posted September 25, 2026

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About the job

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...

You will provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We’re looking to you to help us optimize our efforts in safety, quality and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.

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 Job Ergonomics evaluations

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

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field

3+ Years of related work experience

Experience with time studies, cycle counting, ergonomics, and workstation setup

Even better, you may have...

Preferred degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Experience in manufacturing engineering

Proven problem-solving ability

Six Sigma Green Belt certified

Previous experience supporting production/operations.

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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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 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 $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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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