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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

Job Type: Full time

Work Type: On-site

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...

In this key position, you will drive manufacturing excellence by ensuring the optimal utilization of labor and other production inputs. This will involve the analysis of production and non-production operations and the development of new or improved methods and standards.

What you'll do...

Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods

Track labor, manpower utilization and line balancing

Conduct job ergonomics evaluations

Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis

Analyze plant methods and standards

Prepare cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards

Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.

Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions

Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD

Lead the identification of labor efficiency opportunities to support the plant’s Cost Operating System

Lead workstation methodization and cycle-time improvement projects

Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects

Interface with production supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes

Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix, line speed changes, etc.

Perform a weekly roll analysis to balance the work group on-roll number to support the RTO and desired absenteeism coverage percentage

Analyze the Versatility and Training Dashboard to develop weekly training plans to increase the versatility in the General Utility classification and on critical/non-critical operations

Support the daily and weekly Manpower meetings to identify/ reduce over-manning, and that hourly training completed per the plan

Daily interface with the salary production team members to review training plan results from the previous day/crew

Daily interface with hourly employees to set training expectations and to review and document training progress

Weekly report out to Plant Senior Management on the progress of the previous

Must be able to work all shifts required

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR a Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of related experience

Even better, you may have...

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or industrial management

At least 3 years of related experience

MODAPTS certification

GSPAS knowledge

3 or more years’ experience with Microsoft Office to include; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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

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