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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 role…

You will evaluate the current performance and develop and implement the future state of material handling methods which support production, evaluate automation applications, with goal to reduce enterprise cost and increase profitability. You will collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams to leverage data-driven methods to optimize space utilization, line-side delivery, and inventory control.

What You’ll Do…

+ Drive development and/or installation of material handling direct and indirect labor standards and methods at Vehicle Assembly Powertrain and Stamping Plants. Identify current and optimized labor scenarios including efficient manpower utilization with line balancing for material handling.

+ Conduct Ergonomic Job evaluations and implement material handling workflow designs that meet safety and ergonomic requirements.

+ Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis.

+ Recommend the most efficient distribution of material handling manpower and 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 and processes that impact material handling delivery methods, routing, etc.

+ Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved material handling 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 Auto-CAD:

+ Lead job methodization and process allocations.

+ Coordinate material handling changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits.

+ Develop cost-saving project proposals and write projects as required.

+ Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes that impact material handling.

+ Travel up to 40% in North America

You’ll Have:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

+ 3+ years of experience in material flow planning or industrial engineering in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment

+ 2+ years of experience working with simulation software for modeling and optimizing material flow scenarios

Even better, you may have...

+ Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

+ Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Experience

+ 5+ years of industrial engineering experience

+ Working knowledge of MODAPTS

+ GSPAS/APT knowledge

+ PFEP familiarity

+ Ergo Training

+ Strong skills in data analysis using Alteryx, SQL, Power BI, or similar platforms

+ Auto-CAD Experience

+ Validated ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change within material handling that supports the production.

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, 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 Year’s Day

+ Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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

Sponsorship for this position is not available.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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