Bryant Woods

Experience

1. Manufacturing Engineer

   Ford Motor Company

   Jul 2024 — Present · Dearborn, MI, US

   As part of Ford\'s Manufacturing team, I 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. We get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.I provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. I help optimize our efforts in safety, quality and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancingConduct Job Ergonomics evaluationsAnalyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysisRecommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standardsPrepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standardsReview proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standardsConduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestionsDevelop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocationsCoordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process auditsDevelop cost-saving project proposals and write projects as requiredInterface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputesAssist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes

Education

• Wayne State University

  Industrial Engineering

  2006 — 2011

• Wayne State University

  IE, Industrial Engineering/ Networking

  2006 — 2011

Skills

• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Automotive
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Software Documentation
• Social Media
• Visio
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Analysis
• Customer Service
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning