Address
Form of work
SalaryIf you are highly technical, thrive best in creative and collaborative work environments, and want to develop new processes and technologies to accomplish things that have never been done before, this is the role for you. In Manufacturing Technology and Development, we develop and prove out the future of manufacturing at Ford before it hits the plant floor. We work closely with R&D, the VME skill teams, and the plant teams to help drive cost savings and quality improvements in all that we do.
Required:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Self-motivated, organized, curious, creative, hands-on, and collaborate individual
- Track record of challenging the status quo and implementing new and improved methods
- Willingness to work outside existing comfort zones
- Minimum 2 years direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, VOME, PTME, etc) – preferably across multiple skill teams
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication ability Solid technical foundation with the willingness and ability to both learn and teach
Preferred:
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once with great attention to detail
- Knowledge and experience with Ford IT Systems
- Experience with Industrial Automation – robots, cobots, controls, AGVs / AMRs, AI vision systems, etc
- Knowledge of Mfg 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles – data collection and analytics, AI, machine learning, IIOT, Digital Twin Teamcenter, Catia, GCP, and other software experience a plus
Other Information
- Position is fully onsite in Redford, MI Some travel may be required
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
What you'll receive in return:
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, 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://clicktime.symantec.com/15tStcASKTKvsQi4hFVWu?h=n-8Zc7OPvXYggKmSXFARRW6iZMiZjP77b-aidtZ3Obs=&u=https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
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 1-888-336-0660.
Position Duties
- Interface with the Manufacturing Operations and VME skill teams to understand their technical challenges and opportunities.
- Execute projects to support manufacturing needs, implementing new processes and leveraging advanced technologies to improve quality and cost for forward model programs
- Collaborate closely with Advanced Manufacturing and VME Skill Teams to shape program assumptions and identify manufacturing workstreams for program delivery
- Collaborate with cross functional teams (MFG, PD, R&A, MP&L, Suppliers) to deliver planned project deliverables
- Benchmark new advanced technologies and develop supplier partnerships to deliver manufacturing solutions
- Train others on new processes and technology; document technical knowledge and establish standards to ensure flawless launch and execution
- Ensure the identification of lessons learned and their application to subsequent systems.
