Description
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.
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...
Support forward model and capacity studies for all milestones including Direct Labor and Indirect Labor in Powertrain Operations. Support forward model and capacity studies for all milestones including Direct Labor and Indirect Labor in Powertrain and Operations.
Responsibilities
Lead new model labor optimization efforts to achieve labor targets, through benchmarking (internal and external), target setting, tracking process change, and replicate across programs/Plants. 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, PHM, Program 1-Pager, Plant Line speed, APT Assessment, etc.). 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, and/or plant personnel. This includes aligning with plant on reported capacity (operating pattern and labor) supporting the get ready capacity statement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical pref). At least 2-3 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing operations experience. Open to travel. Knowledge of Time studies, setting up workstations, line balancing. Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc...).