Materials Applications Process Automation Engineer

2 weeks ago

Redford, Michigan, United States Ford Motor Company Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Process Automation Engineer to join our Materials Applications Process Automation team at Ford Motor Company. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the development of processes, tooling, and equipment for materials applications in our Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Product Design and Global Manufacturing Engineering stakeholders to identify, define, and prioritize manufacturing technology development initiatives aligned to global manufacturing objectives.
  • Establish and cascade the Current State/Future State manufacturing strategy road maps for the manufacturing technology development area of Materials Applications Process Automation.
  • 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 organization for the specific manufacturing area of Materials Applications Process Automation.
  • Lead internal Ford and external Supplier cross-functional teams to develop and deliver new manufacturing technologies through ideation, concept generation, design, build, and testing of prototype tooling and equipment.
  • Apply a system engineering approach with Six Sigma methodology and data-driven mindset on all manufacturing technology development projects to validate 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 Materials Applications Process Automation prototype tooling and equipment at these facilities.
  • 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 checkbook 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 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 innovation culture across the enterprise.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, 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.
Preferred Requirements
  • Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
  • Foundational education and knowledge in the field of materials applications for EV manufacturing 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.
  • Demonstrated success with production implementations focused on materials applications process automation.
  • 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.
What We Offer

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 – all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://www.ford.com/careers/benefits

Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call.

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