We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As part of our **Manufacturing** team, you'll 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. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
**In this position..**
This position provides an exciting opportunity as a leader in the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) Organization.
Lead an engineering team to design, build and implement future model powertrain programs to our North American manufacturing facilities for Engine, Transmission and Axle products. Work with Manufacturing Strategy (MSAP) on cost study responses, manufacturing assessments and implementation planning to meet investment and timing requirements. Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturing and production feasibility. Partner with Purchasing and OEM Suppliers for competitive pricing, robust processes and innovation. Support plant operations teams to address Quality High Hurts, obsolescence and Critical Asset Failure Mitigation (CAFM) projects
**What you'll do...**
+ Ensure processes, facilities, equipment, and tooling are provided for new programs in accordance with published Powertrain Standards, Strategies, Bill of Process (BOP), Procedures and Guidelines, and Global Product Development System (GPDS) requirements.
+ Develop, maintain and continuously improve Powertrain BoP Standards
+ Drive Simultaneous Engineering activities, cost studies and investment efficiency activities to meet targets
+ Deliver Quality Operating System (QOS) requirements through Failure Mode Avoidance, Dynamic Control Planning, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (e.g. FMA, DCP, FMEAs, SCCAF etc.).
+ Develop workplans for assembly automation projects (e.g. cobots)
+ Utilize Lessons Learned / Continuous Improvement Process
+ Perform supervisory duties (objectives, check-ins, performance reviews, travel requests, timecard approvals, compensation planning) for all personnel assigned
+ Lead, mentor, coach, counsel, recognize and motivate employees
+ Assess employee competencies and support Individual Development Plans; support employee growth through training classes and development assignments
+ Provide plant assistance for ongoing Kaizen events and extraordinary quality/downtime challenges
**You'll have...**
+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering
+ Min of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing.
+ Manufacturing experience in Assembly process engineering and New Programs / Launches (Engine, Transmission, Power Unit, Axle)
+ Demonstrate leadership in Ford OS Behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills
+ Must be a self-starter and self-directed
+ Excellent organizational skills and ability to remain resilient in times of ambiguity and change
+ Flexible work locations with ability to travel within the US, Canada and Mexico based on business needs
**Even better, you may have...**
+ Experience in Engine Assembly
+ Proven ability to lead diverse, high functioning teams
+ Proven record of customer focused work and results
+ Servant leadership mentality
+ Ability to identify, analyze assembly issues and develop solutions within a high functioning team
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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 leadership level 6.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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**Requisition ID** : 54096