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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Core Industrial Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Salary:** $65,100.0 - $109,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Management - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/119011464BF34A5794B67AB8588D4887/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical) * 1+ years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing operations experience /6 months Co-Op intern experience will count towards experience * Experience with GSPAS required Even better, you may have... * Plant Industrial Engineering & manufacturing operations experience preferred * Experience with MODAPTS preferred * Experience working in a team environment * Excellent verbal/written communication skills * Detailed knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) ## Description The Core Industrial Engineer plays a pivotal role in establishing, maintaining, and advancing Industrial Engineering (IE) best practices, standards, and systems across Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) and Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering (VME). This position is central to driving labor efficiency, optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting labor benchmarking, and ensuring robust data management and strategic planning for new programs and ongoing operations. What you'll do... 1. Standards, Procedures & Best Practices: * Lead the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of VO (Vehicle Operations) and PTO (Powertrain Operations) Industrial Engineering standards, procedures, and forms, collaborating with IE plant and staff engineers. 2. Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration: * Facilitate and coordinate Industrial Engineering Information Sharing meetings and the broader Industrial Engineering Forum to promote knowledge exchange and foster a collaborative IE community. 3. Training & Competency Development: * Develop and deliver comprehensive Industrial Engineering training programs, including MODAPTS, Lunch & Learn sessions, and dedicated PTME & VME Training weeks. * Manage and maintain the Industrial Engineering Competency/Training matrix and IE Manufacturing Capabilities / Pathway, leveraging it to guide ongoing development and knowledge reinforcement. 4. Data Management & Process Support: * Manage the PTME Engineered JPH (Jobs Per Hour) Database and support the JPH Re-rate Approval Process, ensuring accuracy and compliance. * Act as the Industrial Engineering single point of contact for key manufacturing systems including APT/GSPAS, GMOD, OPIC, Global Integrator, and FPS Workstation Readiness, overseeing IE deliverables and labor screen content. * Manage Industrial Engineering SharePoints, including the Labor SAR site, to ensure accessible and organized information. 5. Strategic Labor Planning & Analysis: * Generate pre-program (Pre-PS) labor estimates for critical activities such as Cycle Plan development, Capacity/Footprint analysis, Sourcing decisions, and various "what-if" scenarios. * Support the Manufacturing Labor Strategy. 6. Centralized Communication & Coordination: * Lead centralized labor communication and coordination efforts with the Controller's Office for key financial processes including Business Plan submissions, Board of Directors reporting, and Mix Wires analysis. * Coordinate labor support for the CPV and FPV processes. 7. Continuous Improvement & Benchmarking: * Support Manufacturing's active involvement in benchmarking activities to identify best practices and drive continuous improvement in labor efficiency and processes. 8. GSPAS System Management & Optimization: * Manage the GSPAS (Global Study Process Allocation System) Business Strategy, Tracklite Management, and support system assessments. * Support system upgrade testing for APT (Allocations Planning Tool) and VPS (Vehicle Process System) modules within GSPAS. 9. Financial Oversight: * Manage and report on the Industrial Engineering Financial Spending status, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines. 10. 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