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.
Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we're not just assembling battery systems; we're leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.
At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
What you'll do...
Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects
Data Pipeline Development
Develop Workflows to automate repetitive data tasks
Connect enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, and manufacturing or operational systems using APIs, event-driven messaging, and orchestration workflows
Perform data profiling, mapping, and modeling to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance standards
Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc.
Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required
Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production
Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.)
Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety
Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation
Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards
Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
Update program backups for automation
Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems
Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
You'll have...
Bachelor's degree
4+ years data engineering experience
2+ years data visualization (reports, dashboards) experience
2+ years' Experience using Python, SQL, C++, Java, or similar platform for automation and data processing.
Even better, you may have...
Master's degree, engineering or computer science
Experience Programming PLC's
Power Bi Expertise
Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics, PLC Logic, and Controls
Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, leadership, and communication skills.
Capability to learn, use, and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing.
Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles - Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin
Ability to understand networking and controls architectures.
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
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 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.
This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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. 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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