Launch Engineering Specialist, Industrial Final Assembly

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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this role you will

Establish and maintain efficient labor standards methods and process flow across the plant using time studies ergonomics evaluations and value stream mapping to drive continuous improvement cost savings and effective manpower utilization in support of production goals.

What youll do

• Drive development and installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods; track labor manpower utilization and line balancing.
• Conduct job ergonomics evaluations and analyze process constraints including equipment cycle time analysis.
• Recommend the most efficient distribution of manpower reviewing daily employee manpower and analyzing plant methods and standards.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates for new or revised methods and standards.
• Review proposed changes in plant layout processes material handling and routing.
• Analyze production and non-production operations to identify areas requiring study developing 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 and write cost-saving project proposals as required.
• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to resolve job disputes.
• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes.

Youll have

Education: High School Diploma

Experience:

• Proven ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis driving change back to production departments.
• Job placement flexibility with the expectation to rotate across various plant positions such as Production or Quality.
• Strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver results while managing multiple priorities.
• A participatory approach to union relations and strong team collaboration.
• Ability to serve as a confident technical mentor to the production organization (hourly and salary).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in ONE FORD behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal team-building and communication skills.

Even better youll have

Education: Bachelors degree in industrial engineering

Experience: 3-5 years experience

• MODAPTS Certification
• GSPAS knowledge
• Microsoft Office

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of 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 child care 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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position is a range of salary grades 6 7 and 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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