Industrial Engineer, Ford Energy
Core
Design and optimize high-volume production lines and manufacturing systems for grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) at a new Greenfield site.
Role type
Senior Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)
Builds
Grid-scale DC battery energy storage systems (BESS) for the US energy grid
Domain
Energy storage / Battery manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Line balancing, labor standards development, cycle time analysis, CAD design, ergonomic job evaluation, lean manufacturing principles, equipment buy-off management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Greenfield site development experience, high-volume automotive/battery/electronics manufacturing experience, capacity modeling, bottleneck identification
Technologies
AutoCAD, MODAPTS, manufacturing simulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of the Ford Energy Production System (FEPS) focusing on standardized work and workstation layouts; Drive development of labor standards and manpower requirements for cell, module, and pack assembly; Analyze production constraints to optimize throughput and 'Cells Per Minute'; Conduct ergonomic evaluations and implement safety-compliant workstation designs; Mentor production teams on lean principles and waste elimination; Establish and track Production KPIs including OEE and labor cost per unit; Lead cost-savings initiatives and Kaizen events; Manage the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process for the production floor
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities