Ford Motor Company Logo

Ford Motor Company

Industrial Engineer, Manpower

Posted 8 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
72K-162K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
72K-162K Annually
Mid level
Drive manufacturing efficiency through labor standards, manpower utilization, line balancing, ergonomics, cycle-time analysis, workstation methodization, and cost-saving initiatives. Develop layouts using ACAD, support labor allocation and training plans, analyze production constraints, resolve job disputes with production supervision and the UAW, and report progress to plant senior management. Must work all required shifts.
The summary above was generated by AI

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.

Responsibilities

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 

Qualifications

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

 

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. 

 

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 1-888-336-0660. 

#LI-Onsite #LI-AMP3

About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.About the TeamWe build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Ford Motor Company Oak Park, Illinois, USA Office

Oak Park, United States

Similar Jobs at Ford Motor Company

Yesterday
In-Office or Remote
United States
68K-193K Annually
Senior level
68K-193K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
Design, develop, customize, and support secure, scalable Salesforce solutions on the Force.com platform. Build Apex, Lightning, Visualforce, Flow, OmniStudio, and integration solutions; create automated tests; oversee interface development; document systems; and support deployment processes. Collaborate with product and business stakeholders, provide Salesforce architecture leadership, identify technical risks, and mentor engineers while delivering CRM and workflow capabilities.
Top Skills: ApexAWSAzureChatterCopadoFlexcardsForce.ComJavascript Es6Lightning ComponentsLightning Web ComponentsOmniscriptReactRestSalesforceSalesforce FlowsSalesforce Sales CloudSalesforce Service CloudSoapSOQLSoslSQLVisualforce
Yesterday
In-Office or Remote
United States
87K-166K Annually
Expert/Leader
87K-166K Annually
Expert/Leader
Automotive
Leads global employer brand content strategy and recruitment marketing for Europe and Canada. Develops employee stories, talent value propositions, messaging frameworks, career-site content, social media, email, CRM, event materials, and campaigns. Partners with recruiters and regional stakeholders to support talent attraction, analyzes performance data, and recommends improvements to candidate experiences. The role also manages connected content across channels, supports specialized talent communities, and ensures alignment with Ford’s global employer value proposition and brand standards.
Top Skills: CRM
Yesterday
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
99K-166K Annually
Senior level
99K-166K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
Leads hands-on employer brand design across career sites, recruitment campaigns, social media, print, events, and booth graphics. Develops concepts, wireframes, prototypes, and production assets while adapting global brand strategy for regional audiences. Analyzes career-site metrics and candidate feedback to recommend measurable experience improvements. Partners with cross-functional and regional teams, manages priorities, and presents creative and performance insights to stakeholders.
Top Skills: Adobe Creative CloudFigmaGoogle AnalyticsPrototypingResponsive Web DesignWireframing

What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene

With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.

Key Facts About Chicago Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
  • Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account