Manufacturing Process Development Operations Engineer - New Product Programs

These two (2) EV Core Manufacturing Systems Commodities, and their associated newly developed “Ford Firsts” manufacturing technologies, will be implemented and scaled extensively throughout the Ford Global EV manufacturing facilities

Collaborate with key Product Design (PD) and Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Skill Teams to identify, define and prioritize manufacturing technology development initiatives aligned to global manufacturing objectives:

• Establish and cascade the Manufacturing Technology Development Roadmaps for the EV Manufacturing Core Commodity Areas.
• Benchmark best practices and processes (internal/external), follow industry trends and emerging technologies.

Drive the manufacturing technology development and establish the technical core competency base within the ATP organization for the EV Manufacturing Core Commodity Areas with a specific focus on the manufacturing main systems and sub-systems of these commodities as listed below:

e-Drive Assembly Systems Commodity – eMotor Rotor / eMotor Stator / Power Unit

Battery Pack Assembly Systems Commodity – Battery Tray / Battery Array & Battery Cell / Battery Pack

Lead internal Ford and external Supplier cross functional teams to develop and deliver the new manufacturing technologies through ideation, concept generation, design, build and testing of prototype tooling and equipment:

• Adhere to the organization’s established and disciplined manufacturing technology development procedure in the execution and delivery of these new manufacturing technologies into the global manufacturing facilities.
• Apply a system engineering approach with Six Sigma methodology and data driven mindset on all manufacturing technology development projects to validate the process robustness prior to production implementation.

Develop facility floor space and layout requirements at both Ford and non-Ford facilities – plan, schedule and lead the installation of the Process Automation prototype tooling and equipment at these facilities:

Interface with MTD, UAW and Supplier Partners for testing and prove-out of prototype tooling and equipment.

Coordinate manufacturing technology development project activities and balance travel as needed to complete tasks effectively leveraging a flexible work schedule between Ford on-site, Supplier on-site and remote off-site locations.

Manage all aspects of the manufacturing technology development projects portfolio administration inclusive of:

• Budget forecasts, project funding submissions, supplier quote solicitation, purchase order placement, invoice processing and financial check book accounting.

Prepare clear and concise technical and strategic packages for presentation, review and approval at the peer, cross-team, cross-organizational and Senior Leadership levels.

Grow, secure and protect company intellectual property.

Create core technology documentation and upload to information share sites to facilitate knowledge transfer to Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) personnel and support technology replications across global manufacturing sites.

Participate actively in the mentoring, coaching and learning cascade activities across the manufacturing engineering teams and serve as an advocate to foster a manufacturing technology innovation culture across the enterprise.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Industrial/Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong leadership, motivation and team building skills.
• Exceptional project management, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a dynamic collaborative team setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to convey engineering and technical information with ease.
• Adept with Digital 3D/Simulation Tools and Methods – AutoCAD, 3DX, CATIA, Siemens TeamCenter.
• Proficient with the entire suite of Microsoft Office applications and tools.

• Master of Science Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Industrial/Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Foundational education and knowledge in the field of EV Manufacturing Systems and processes.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment with focus on production related process automation.
• Familiarity with new program planning, implementation, launch deliverables and plant support requirements.
• Exposure interacting with Senior Leadership Teams across Manufacturing, Product Design and Manufacturing Sites.
• Expertise in Data Analysis Methods and Statistical Process Control and/or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

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 childcare 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 range of salary grades 7-8 and ranges from $86,600-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation is not available for this position.

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Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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