
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 deliver high-volume stator manufacturing systems for Powertrain eMotors on time and at budget by leading the specification, procurement, design, build, runoff, install, and launch of equipment.
What you'll do...
Collaborate with Product Development to ensure stators are “designed for manufacturing” to improve quality, reduce scrap, reduce labor, increase automation, and implement other strategic priorities.
Evaluate manufacturing feasibility of stator designs using virtual tools amongst others.
Predict facility & tooling cost and labor budgets.
Create and maintain stator process matrix, process illustrations, PFMEAs, dynamic control plans (DCPs), equipment verification plans (EVPs), and other documentation.
Line-up equipment suppliers and collaborate with purchasing to place purchase orders.
Approve equipment supplier designs incorporating “fresh eyes” and Ford best practices.
Lead runoff activities at equipment supplier sites.
Lead installation, commissioning, start-up, and launch at Ford manufacturing plant.
Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all feasibility, quality, packaging, tooling, safety, ergonomics, controls, purchasing, cost, and other issues throughout life of program.
Document "Lessons Learned" and implement continuous improvement actions on future programs.
Support Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering department strategic action plans.
Interface with cross-functional teams (Strategy, Delivery, Product Development, Purchasing, Facilities, Material Handling, New Model Programs, Supplier Technical Assistance, Operations, etc…).
You'll have...
Bachelors degree of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial preferred).
5+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment, preferably with Stators.
Even better, you may have...
Strong communication and project management skills.
Experience with Powertrain.
Technical acumen and experience combined with persuasion and data-driven storytelling capabilities.
Problem solving and decision-making skills with a results-oriented mindset.
Comfortable operating in stressful situations within budget and timing constraints.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
Strong computer skills including 2D / 3D CAD (Excel, Teamcenter, AutoCAD, CATIA, etc…).
Understanding of failure mode avoidance and documentation (PFMEA, DCP, etc…).
Working knowledge of statistics (GD&T, VSA, Gauge R&R, control limits, etc...).
Familiarity with metal forming, welding, trickling, and/or precision manufacturing.
Ability to travel for runoff and launch onsite (including extended travel) at supplier facilities and Ford plants in USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia as required (up to 80% during peak program times, though not for extended periods).
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
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 salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$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.
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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
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