Process Assembly Engineering Manager (Powertrain)

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. In this position, you will create, lead, and manage the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering teams to plan, engineer and launch manufacturing processes for Powertrains. You will work with Product Engineering, Purchasing and Suppliers to specify DFM and deliver manufacturing feasibility and simultaneous engineering of new products through study, build, implement and launch phases to meet engineered rate. You will lead the Process engineering technical requirements for programs (cycle times, FMEA, implement BoP, OEM ESWP, program OEM, requisitions for PO, etc.) and work with Mfg Strategy and Planning to ensure manufacturing systems meet investment and timing requirements. You will support the Ford Operating Systems for successful launch and long term operations and utilize institutional knowledge to implement standardization & continuous improvement (Kaizen).

Requirements

• BSc, Engineering is required (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical preferred).
• Strong manufacturing engineering experience - minimum 10 years in managing teams on major projects.
• Understanding/experience of overall automotive processes (powertrain preferred) and manufacturing business acumen.
• Advanced knowledge of Manufacturing Planning and Cost Study process to lead programs from concept through to implementation.

Nice To Haves

• MS, Engineering
• Experience in the Powertrain space.
• Ability to think strategically and work with peer organizations within Ford to support Blue and Model e strategic plans.
• Knowledge and practical experience with automotive manufacturing, engineering, production, and planning.
• Flexible work locations (travel as required on frequent basis), depending on business needs.
• Relationship / Work Experience with cross functional teams.
• Servant Leadership mentality.

Responsibilities

• Develop new program assessments and lead teams to Design/ Build / Implement new Powertrain products and capacities at Ford plant locations
• Utilize Lessons Learned /Continuous Improvement Process
• Utilize Strategies, Procedures, Guidelines, Bill of Process, MDS/MPS and Deviations.
• Drive Simultaneous Engineering activities, cost studies and investment efficiency activities to meet targets
• Provide technical expertise as required (ex. magnet insertion, wire bending, welding, etc.)
• Develop Resource Requirements- Hire and assign resources. Check in and evaluate performance to objectives.
• Electric Vehicle (EV/HEV): Powertrain Assembly Process leadership
• Work closely with related Product Design/Development teams.
• Assess employee competencies and support Individual Development Plans; support employee growth through training classes on various topics as required.
• Lead, mentor, coach, counsel, recognize and motivate employees.
• Provide plant assistance to onoing Kaizen, extraordinary needs (ex. Current model major issues) , and support new programs launch
• Be the PTME Innovations Champion, and coordinate with key partners (ex. ATP, MTD) on innovations to mass production.
• Lead Global teams on similar replications to ensure Best Practices & Lessons Learned are carried forward for Continuous Improvement
• Lead Global teams on capacity & asset re-use to maximize capacity utilization and investment efficiency.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager