AGV AMR Technology Development Engr

Ford

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will lead a team to develop innovative process and technological solutions to solve real-world manufacturing problems related to cost and quality through Autonomous Mobile Robots. Collaboration with various plant and skill teams will be paramount in successfully implementing projects, so a dynamic, self-driven, and highly collaborative individual is sought for this great opportunity to lead the way in establishing the future of manufacturing at Ford. What you'll do... Collaborate with key stakeholders (PD, GME, MP&L, R&A and Manufacturing Operations) to identify, define and prioritize manufacturing technology development initiatives Establish and communicate AGV/AMR roadmaps aligned to strategic Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Objectives and AGV/AMR Platform for external commercial use cases Lead and contribute to all aspects of AGV/AMR technology Pilot and Production systems including Network Architecture, Navigation, Communications, IT systems interfaces and Functional Safety Lead internal Ford and external Supplier cross functional teams to develop and deliver new manufacturing technologies through ideation, concept generation to Application Ready (AR); Execute all manufacturing technology development projects in accordance to the Global Manufacturing Engineering Standard (GMES) - New Manufacturing Technology Development Procedure GMP02-704ME. Apply system engineering approach with disciplined Six Sigma methodology and a data driven mindset on all manufacturing technology development projects. Plan and schedule installation of prototype equipment, at Ford and non-Ford facilities, with Ford Land, UAW and Supplier Partners to enable Concept Ready (CR)/Application Ready (AR) testing prove-out. Manage all aspects of manufacturing technology development projects portfolio administration inclusive of; Budget forecasts, MEARS project submissions, Purchase Order placement, Invoice processing, MTD Financial Tracker Updates and MTD Manufacturing Innovation Projects Tracker Updates. Prepare clear and concise technical presentation packages for joint review in MTD/Core Engineering Team meetings, MTD SAR meetings and Manufacturing Executive reviews. Create core technology documentation and upload to information share site to facilitate knowledge transfer to Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) personnel and support technology replication across global manufacturing sites. Participate actively in 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

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in 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 collaborative team setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of applications and tools

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of IT Networks and Communication Architecture
• Experience in a high-volume Manufacturing environment with focus on production related Process Automation
• Familiarity with program planning, implementation and launch deliverables and solid understanding of GPDS
• Exposure interacting with Senior Leadership Team
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders (PD, GME, MP&L, R&A and Manufacturing Operations) to identify, define and prioritize manufacturing technology development initiatives
• Establish and communicate AGV/AMR roadmaps aligned to strategic Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Objectives and AGV/AMR Platform for external commercial use cases
• Lead and contribute to all aspects of AGV/AMR technology Pilot and Production systems including Network Architecture, Navigation, Communications, IT systems interfaces and Functional Safety
• Lead internal Ford and external Supplier cross functional teams to develop and deliver new manufacturing technologies through ideation, concept generation to Application Ready (AR)
• Execute all manufacturing technology development projects in accordance to the Global Manufacturing Engineering Standard (GMES) - New Manufacturing Technology Development Procedure GMP02-704ME.
• Apply system engineering approach with disciplined Six Sigma methodology and a data driven mindset on all manufacturing technology development projects.
• Plan and schedule installation of prototype equipment, at Ford and non-Ford facilities, with Ford Land, UAW and Supplier Partners to enable Concept Ready (CR)/Application Ready (AR) testing prove-out.
• Manage all aspects of manufacturing technology development projects portfolio administration inclusive of; Budget forecasts, MEARS project submissions, Purchase Order placement, Invoice processing, MTD Financial Tracker Updates and MTD Manufacturing Innovation Projects Tracker Updates.
• Prepare clear and concise technical presentation packages for joint review in MTD/Core Engineering Team meetings, MTD SAR meetings and Manufacturing Executive reviews.
• Create core technology documentation and upload to information share site to facilitate knowledge transfer to Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) personnel and support technology replication across global manufacturing sites.
• Participate actively in 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees