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Industrial Engineer

Ford Motor Company · Avon Lake, OH

Level
Engineer
Team
Industrial
Base pay
$74k–$125k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Certification
Green Belt preferred
Industry
Industrial
Posted
29 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level industrial role at Ford Motor Company (industrial) in Avon Lake, OH.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
Tools it names
Six Sigma, Green Belt, Value stream mapping, Time studies, Plant layout
Base pay
$74k–$125k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 14 other live industrial postings in Ohio.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Time studies 67%
  • Lean 60%
  • ✓ Value stream mapping 47%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 40%
  • Automation 33%
  • New product launch 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Ford Motor Company

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 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?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 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.

This plant: Ford Motor Company in Avon Lake

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from Ford Motor CompanyAs posted on their careers site.Show

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.

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.

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