Manufacturing Engineering Area Manager

Ford Motor Company • Woodhaven, MI • 1d ago

In this position...

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. This member of the plant leadership team is responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They will support employees by removing barriers to their success, and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

What you'll do...

Transitional opportunity. Lead the Stamping Region in FPS Maturity while transitioning into M/E Role at WSP as Launch begins in late 2026 / early 2027

Implement the Ford Production System operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards. Foster a culture that lives the Ford Production System and uses it to drive and measure results.

Lead Green Belt / Black Belt training Regionally for the Stamping Region during the period of transition at WSP. Establish a cadence to lead GB/BB training and coach as required all regional candidates on their projects

Support Kaizen events at WSP / DCP / BSP / CSP. Coach teams at all plants as required in all aspects of running a constructive Kaizen.

Support WSP and Stamping Regional CI specialists

Coach, teach, and provide support and feedback on problem resolution and continuous improvement.

Create a proactive performance-driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people

Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities at the plant: including but not limited to Manufacturing Maintenance, Tool & Die Engineering, Launch and Facilities.

You'll have...

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent in technical field

Master Black Belt Certified

5+ years manufacturing experience in stamping

Even better, you may have...

Flexibility to work as required to support teams across all plant shifts. Possibility of supporting (4) Stamping plants for scheduled events (Woodhaven/Dearborn/Buffalo/Chicago)

Demonstrated competency in leading Green Belt and Black Belt training.

Demonstrated competency in leading Kaizen events at a Plant Organizational level. Leverage plant and support organizations as required.

Broad production experience in a Vehicle Manufacturing Plant. Preferably with at least some in a Stamping Plant

Prefer manufacturing background with practical experience in BOTH production operations AND Maintenance/Engineering. Strong Maintenance background with Facilities and Project Management experience preferred.

Tool & Die experience or knowledge preferred

Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel, and plant management

Strong ability to present in front of senior management

Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems

Work well under pressure and be able to work under crisis management when necessary

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 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 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_https:/fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD\\;!!N\LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!BS01zyl13wQ4BCR3lP9UDt95nSX6Fis8MYo3hYuT3jkvb9ixZ0i5IWhBULGqc0f8-6WvmQqn1kaiIDU$)

This position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship 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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