Industrial Engineer, Material Flow and Logistics Operations

Job ID: 72983
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
Category: Manufacturing

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Job Type: Full time
Work Type: Hybrid

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This position will apply lean principles, Gemba, value-stream mapping, industrial engineering methods, simulation, data analytics, and process standardization to identify and implement sustainable operational improvements. The successful candidate will help build a lean, efficient, and optimized supply chain from the supplier through the point of fit.

What you'll do...

Operational Improvement

Conduct Gemba studies and current-state assessments across manufacturing and material-flow operations.
Develop value-stream maps to identify bottlenecks, waste, congestion, capacity constraints, and non-value-added activities.
Analyze labor requirements, work content, utilization, throughput, and operational capacity.
Develop and standardize labor methods using recognized industrial engineering and work-measurement practices.
Support process simulation and scenario analysis to identify labor, material-flow, and capacity opportunities.
Lead Kaizen and continuous-improvement activities that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Establish repeatable operating standards and support the deployment of best practices across multiple sites.

Material Flow and Supply Chain Optimization

Analyze end-to-end material flow from supplier locations through warehouses, off-dock facilities, manufacturing plants, and the point of fit.
Identify opportunities to reduce handling, travel distance, congestion, inventory, and other non-value-added activity.
Improve material presentation, storage, routing, replenishment, dock operations, and point-of-fit delivery processes.
Support material-cost and operational-efficiency studies at Tier 1 supplier locations.
Work with Supplier Technical Assistance and other stakeholders to assess and improve supplier material-flow operations.

Launch and Forward-Model Support

Support MP&L requirements development and labor analysis for forward-model and manufacturing launch programs.
Participate in launch-readiness reviews and identify material-flow, labor, capacity, process, and infrastructure risks.
Support supplier audits, launch reviews, and post-Job 1 operational stabilization activities.

Data, Digital Tools, and Automation

Use data and analytics to identify operational trends, constraints, and improvement opportunities.
Develop dashboards and performance measures that track productivity, utilization, throughput, labor efficiency, and improvement implementation.
Apply Power BI and other analytical tools to enable fact-based operational decisions.
Support the development and enhancement of agentic, AI-enabled, or automation solutions for opportunity identification and efficiency analysis.
Translate complex operational data into clear recommendations for plant and functional leadership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with MP&L, Manufacturing, Plant Industrial Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Technical Assistance, Finance, Launch, FPS, IT, and supplier teams.
Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align on current-state conditions, improvement opportunities, ownership, and implementation plans.
Communicate findings, risks, savings opportunities, and recommendations to leadership and operating teams.
Build strong working relationships across plants, suppliers, and third-party facilities.

You'll have...

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
4+ Years Experience applying industrial engineering methods in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, material handling, or supply-chain operations.
2+ years of experience with discrete-event simulation or material-flow simulation tools.
Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, Alteryx, or similar data and automation tools.
Working knowledge of:
- Lean manufacturing
- Gemba
- Value-stream mapping
- Standardized work
- Labor and productivity analysis
- Capacity and throughput analysis
- Process optimization
- Root-cause problem solving
Ability to analyze operational data and convert findings into practical improvement actions.

Even better, you may have...

Masters degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Research
Experience conducting work-measurement studies using MODAPTS, MOST or comparable predetermined-motion-time systems.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or comparable lean certification.
Experience developing dashboards, analytical models, automated workflows, or AI-enabled operational tools.
Experience supporting Tier 1 supplier assessments or operational improvement activities.

Working Conditions

Position may require regular engagement at manufacturing plants, supplier facilities, warehouses, ODCs, and third-party operations.
Travel may be required based on launch, supplier, and operational-improvement priorities.
The role requires a combination of office-based analysis and hands-on observation in manufacturing and logistics environments.

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.

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From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

Health and Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.
Financial and Retirement Programs

Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.
Flexible Vacation and Holidays

Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.
Vehicle Discount Program

The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.
Family Growth and Support

Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.
Additional Programs

Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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