We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Technology Development Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technology Development (MTD) Organization.
This role is pivotal in driving innovation and delivering true business value through advanced factory automation and digital customer experiences, leveraging connected vehicle, machines, and people platforms. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional project management and leadership skills, focusing specifically on developing and deploying cutting-Edge AGV/AMR (Automated Guided Vehicle/Autonomous Mobile Robot) technologies. This position requires strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders across Product Development, Global Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and external suppliers to bring new manufacturing technologies from ideation to application-ready status, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and global standards.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.
What you'll do:
Collaborate with key stakeholders (GME, MP&L, Plant) 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
What else you'll do:
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 proto@type 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
BSc, Engineering (pref Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial)
Experience in a high-volume Manufacturing environment with focus on production related Process Automation
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of IT Networks and Communication Architecture
Familiarity with program planning, implementation and launch deliverables and solid understanding of GPDS
Exposure interacting with Senior Leadership Team
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
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!
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, 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.
This position is a salary grade range 5-8.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Domestic relocation assistance is not 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.
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