
Engineering Specialist, Industrial
Ford · Dearborn, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Base pay
- $72k–$121k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Ford (automotive) in Dearborn, MI. Get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Value stream mapping, Time studies, Plant layout
- Base pay
- $72k–$121k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live industrial postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- About 7% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 2+)
Typical $84k–$125k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Time studies 62%
- Lean 54%
- New product launch 46%
- AutoCAD 38%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 38%
- ✓ Team leadership 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Ford
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Ford in Dearborn
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Full description from FordAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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...
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.
- •Should possess the ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments. Must have the necessary skill set to have job placement flexibility and the expectation to rotate to various positions within the plan such as Production or Quality.
- •Should display strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System. Must demonstrate the ability to execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities.
- •Should have a proven willingness to take a participatory approach to union relations and be a team player.
- •Should have the ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization (both hourly and salary).
- •Should have strong written and verbal communications skills.
You'll have...
- •Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- •1+ years’ experience in Industrial Engineering (co-op/internships)
- •1+ years’ experience in Microsoft Office
Even better, you may have...
- •MODAPTS Certification
- •GSPAS knowledge
- •Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills
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.
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.
