Industrial Engineer - Hybrid
Ford Motor Company · Charlotte, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Base pay
- $106k–$160k
- Degree
- Required
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Ford Motor Company (industrial) in Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will be at the forefront of integrating industrial engineering principles to drive innovation and improvement across various business lines.
- They ask for
- degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Capacity planning
- Base pay
- $106k–$160k
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live industrial postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 69%
- Time studies 46%
- Cost reduction 38%
- 5S 31%
- ✓ Six Sigma 31%
- Kaizen 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Power BI / Tableau, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Ford Motor Company
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
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.
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Responsibilities
The primary
Experience and Skills
- ✓Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.
- ✓3+ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering position, with a solid background in industrial engineering principles and methods, including mathematical modeling, data analysis, and simulation techniques.
- ✓A degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- ✓Experience in operations, process improvement, or capacity planning.
- ✓Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Visio.
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively at all levels
- ✓Results-oriented, demonstrating a sense of urgency and accountability for business issues.
- ✓Customer-focused, building effective relationships with internal partners, including actuarial, underwriting, operations, and information technology.
- ✓Innovative, seeking new and creative ways to approach analytical exercises and development projects.
- ✓The ideal candidate is a technically minded with Some knowledge of GEN AI, AWS suite of services, and overall technology.
- ✓Strong strategic thinking and exceptional analytical capability.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred
- ✓Insurance experience is preferred but not required
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This position joins a team that supports the enterprise through strategic alignment, process optimization, and cultural change and development in optimization and control. We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our team and contribute to enhancing our operational efficiency and productivity.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of integrating industrial engineering principles to drive innovation and improvement across various business lines. Your work will involve close collaboration with various stakeholders within the enterprise, including leaders in defining strategy, evaluating current processes and practices, and identifying areas for improvement. You will help maximize productivity and quality standards by designing and developing production layouts for the enterprise to increase efficiency and coordinating services to optimize workflow.
As an Industrial Engineer on our team, you will analyze complex narratives to detect, evaluate, and categorize insightful patterns. This position requires a solid data background in research, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and keen business acumen. The ideal candidate will possess an investigative nature, be extremely detail-oriented, and have a passion for rigorous research and analysis.
This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office location (Hartford, CT; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
for the position will include the following
- •Evaluate current practices : Analyze existing production processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Use data-driven methods and tools to assess the effectiveness of these practices and recommend changes to enhance productivity.
- •Improve the efficiency of each production process : Though analysis and redesign of workflows, strive to make production processes more efficient. Includes identifying bottlenecks, streamlining operations, and implementing best practices.
- •Design and develop production workflows : Optimize processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Involves planning the arrangement of resources, teams, technologies, and processes.
- •Analyze complex narratives : Examine detailed and intricate data sets to uncover patterns and insights. Use this to inform decisions about process improvements and operational strategies.
- •Collaborate closely with various stakeholders : Work with leaders and teams across the enterprise to define strategy, evaluate current processes, and identify areas for improvement.
- •Build, implement, and set up control solutions and systems : Monitor adherence to established processes and identify potential enhancements. Continuous assessment and feedback loops help maintain high standards and drive ongoing improvements.