We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

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...

We are taking our Engineering & Maintenance Team Managers to the next level. These talented employees are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System.

What you'll do...

• Lead Engineering & Maintenance teams in production scheduling, staffing, procurement and maintenance of Final Department equipment

• Lead project writing and process of collecting and evaluating data in sound business cases

• Coach, Counsel and Teach the team’s GSR’s to handle and lead multi-dollar projects

• Coordinate the resources and activities of engineering & maintenance organization to meet the production schedule within budgetary limitations and time constraints

• Participates in production scheduling, staffing, procurement and maintenance of equipment, quality control, inventory control, and the coordination of production activities with those of other departments

• Analyze the plant's personnel and capital resources to determine the best way(s) of meeting the production quota

• Monitor the production run to make sure that it stays on schedule and correct any problems that may arise

• Promote and ensure constant improvement in the E & M organization toward the common goal of improving product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure

• Ensure the department complies with government/industry standards

• Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-ups

• Facilitate start-up / shift to shift meetings

• Evaluate and deliver FTPM measurable

• Promote and support Small Team Work Groups

• Champion constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate bottlenecks

• Ensure deliverables are aligned with VIM Action Matrix, 5-year plan, JPH Package

• Establish the goal of maximizing equipment effectiveness to improve productivity

• Review/approve preventative maintenance activities

• Address department Health and Safety concerns

• Review department safety measurables & coordinate improvement activities

• Drive SQCDMME

• Manage budgets

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Controls or Automation engineering

• 5 or more years in engineering & maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of Production process and environment

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills and a history of empowering/developing employees

• Validated fluidity interacting with all employees in the organization

• In depth experience in assembly manufacturing processes

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including working knowledge of Six Sigma

• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally as a team

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills

• Demonstrated conflict management skills

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills

• A history of successfully delivering results in a fast paced environment

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Controls or Automation engineering

• 5 or more years of engineering and maintenance experience in an automotive engineering environment

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

• Knowledge of constraint management principles

• Safety and Quality experience

• Prior experience managing a unionized work force

• Strong knowledge of Ford systems

• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

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

• 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:

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This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. TN Visa holders may be considered.

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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