Ford Pro · 1 day ago
Engineering Specialist-Industrial
1 International Dr, Flat Rock, MI, 48134, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expFord Pro is part of Ford Motor Company, which aims to drive human progress through innovative mobility solutions. The Engineering Specialist-Industrial will apply engineering principles to enhance manufacturing processes and products, focusing on efficiency and waste reduction in vehicle production.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Apply methodologies like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to streamline operations and eliminate waste
Lead new model labor optimization efforts to achieve labor targets, through benchmarking (internal and external), target setting, tracking process change, and replicate across programs
Support the cycle line layout planning process & virtual build events with future model operator allocations and time studies, and work with plants to support physical build events & program launches
Minimize and/or offset labor impacts through labor blitzes, plant tasks/projects, and identifying design/process opportunities
Assist with operator allocations, cycle line layouts, plant rebalances, line speed changes, time studies, throughput issues, and launch support Accurately maintain and deliver required IE documentation (Labor Glidepath, Program 1 Pager, Labor by Department, Plant Line speed, APT Assessment, etc.)
Develop & document standardization of methods & procedures for the organization
Drive & implement labor efficiency through deployment of global IE process, tools and standards Work with plants to complete & evaluate time studies using MODAPTS as the measurement tool for work standards
Collaborate and work closely with manufacturing engineering, material handling, ergonomics, Finance, and/or plant personnel Scope of responsibility will be in Vehicle and Powertrain Plants in North America
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
1+ years' experience with Microsoft Office products
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred
Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
Familiarity with VFD, Servo, Profinet
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
TQM and Kaizen methods experience
MEA, PPAP, and DOE experience
Visual Factory Management experience
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
Recent News
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