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. What will you make today? 

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 role, you will lead end-to-end supply chain cost optimization initiatives with a strong emphasis on lean manufacturing principles. You will also focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies across production and logistics through the design and implementation of lean systems, standard work, and value stream mapping.  

You’ll Have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering) 3+ years of experience in material flow planning or industrial engineering in an automotive manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment 2+ years of experience working with simulation software for modeling and optimizing material flow scenarios in FlexSim, Auto-CAD 2+ years of experience working in analytical tools like Power BI, SQL or Tableau. 

Even better, you may have...

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Experience Working knowledge of MODAPTS  PFEP familiarity Ergo Training Strong skills in data analytics using Python, Alteryx, or similar platforms

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, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.  

Sponsorship for this position may be available. 

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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What You'll Do:

Lead continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and process redesign to reduce waste, improve material flow, and enhance operational efficiency. Drive labor productivity and cost optimization by analyzing performance data, developing time and motion studies, and implementing solutions that reduce variability and increase throughput. Lead the development, analysis, and implementation of direct and indirect labor standards and work methods for material handling operations across Vehicle Assembly, Powertrain, and Stamping Plants. Ensure optimized manpower utilization and efficient line balancing. Collaborate cross functionally with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to implement sustainable changes that improve total cost performance from raw material sourcing through final product delivery to the point of fit. Perform detailed cost-benefit analyses using engineering economics principles to support make-or-buy decisions, packaging design changes, and material substitutions. Build and maintain engineering cost models to analyze material acquisition, handling, and logistics expenses across different scenarios. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to reduce waste, cycle time, and cost in logistics and material handling processes. Work cross-functionally with design engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure material and logistics considerations are integrated in product and process design. Provide engineering input during forward model launches to evaluate material flow feasibility, packaging needs, and logistics constraints early in the development process. Lead or support continuous improvement projects that apply IE principles to reduce total landed cost, increase delivery reliability, and enhance operational efficiency. Perform detailed time and motion studies, including MODAPTS analysis, to evaluate work methods, identify inefficiencies, and support labor standard development. Analyze employee improvement proposals through an engineering lens to enhance process performance, ergonomics, and productivity. Design and optimize cycle line layouts for current and future product models using AutoCAD, applying principles of workflow analysis, space utilization, line balancing, and ergonomic design to support efficient manufacturing operations. Travel up to 40% in North America