Industrial Engineer

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit www.careers.ford.com.

At Ford of Canada, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live. We don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe.

Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us at the Windsor Engine Plant/Essex Engine Plant in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead new model labor optimization efforts to achieve labor targets through benchmarking (internal and external), target setting, tracking process change, and replicating 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.

You will have...

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. 

Experience:

• 3-5 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing operations experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with: Capacity/Operating Pattern, Labor, Launch, New Model Planning, FPS, Ergonomics.
• Knowledge of Time studies, setting up workstations, line balancing.

Even better, you may have...

Experience:

• Experience with MODAPTS preferred.
• Plant Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Process operations experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel (Advanced), Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skill.
• Adept planning and organizational skills.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $74,000.00 - $124,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.

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