Machining and Casting Engineering Director

Ford Model-e U.S. • Dearborn, MI

72d

About The Position

The Machining and Casting Engineering Director is responsible for Powertrain manufacturing strategy, feasibility and development for internal machining processes plus casting development for internal and external supplier processes. The selected leader will also collaborate with the design community for machining supplier process development especially when the supplier struggles with providing quality outcomes. The Machining and Casting Engineering Director will lead a diverse group of roughly 30 managers and 200 engineers in several countries and help the team problem solve issues related to process parameters, capacity or timing issues, and end item quality. While most of the focus on the job is related to aluminum machining and casting, some additional processes will be maintained including steel, powdered metal and cast-iron products. The Machining and Casting Engineering Director will be a member of the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering operating committee which represents over 800 engineers worldwide and must be capable of personnel development, compensation administration, related work group representation and the rare disciplinary issue.

Requirements

• Proven experience in machining and casting engineering.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with design and supplier teams.
• Experience in problem-solving related to manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of aluminum machining and casting, as well as other materials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality control processes in machining and casting.
• Advanced degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Powertrain manufacturing strategy for internal machining and casting processes.
• Collaborate with design teams for machining supplier process development.
• Lead a team of approximately 30 managers and 200 engineers across multiple countries.
• Address and resolve issues related to process parameters, capacity, timing, and quality.
• Maintain oversight of aluminum machining and casting processes, as well as steel, powdered metal, and cast-iron products.
• Participate in the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering operating committee.

What This Job Offers

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