Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program, beginning at initial concept through launch at the final production facility. Development of tooling and facilities based on product and process. Apply lean manufacturing principles. Lead virtual manufacturing production builds. Technology is improving every day, work with Machine Builders, Vision System Integrators, Robot Builders, etc. Implementing new solutions for improved quality & Process Control. Drive resolution of manufacturing issues. Interface with Design and Release activities. Develop formal machining process instructions. Lead production tooling specification purchase, installation, start-up, and commissioning at the production site. Track all open tooling and process issues and drive to closure including meeting all exit. Criteria deliverables - cycle time, throughput, workstation readiness, etc. Prepare management presentations. Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements. Support new model launches. Deliver dimensionally in-spec parts for their respective system. Deliver machining line layouts and work with the operations teams to have equipment operator/equipment workstations ready for launch. Work with minimal direction supervision. Bachelor's degree in mechanical or an equivalent manufacturing level of experience. Willingness to travel and support launch activities at our North American Powertrain plants (USA, Canada & Mexico) 1 or more years of Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Up to 80% travel required during runoff and installation periods; home base will be Southeast Michigan Experience with Robots & Automation within machining processes. Solid background with virtual manufacturing tool. Experience with tooling, process, quality, and or facility equipment in a production environment. Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.) 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 salary grade 6-8 For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
