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As part of our, 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.

What you'll do...

• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) by integrating manufacturing requirements into vehicle development, guiding the team in providing critical feedback to optimize designs for lean, assembly-friendly, and efficient production equipment that adheres to Global manufacturing standards.
• Oversee the analysis of Manufacturing Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and lead the implementation of corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
• Guide the identification of potential process risks, direct the development and implementation of preventive measures, and lead the team in resolving complex technical manufacturing challenges.
• Support and facilitate technology adoption and implementation, advanced manufacturing methods, and ensure the effective utilization of virtual tools for process simulation, validation, and optimization.
• Lead cross-functional alignment with multi-functional groups (i.e., Product Development, Material Planning & Logistics, Assembly Plant) to ensure manufacturability, quality, and cost-effective production methods.
• Oversee program financial targets for Facility, Tooling and Labor to ensure program financial targets are met.
• Drive standardization for Final Assembly Tooling
• Foster Continuous Improvement by leading the evaluation of "Lessons Learned" from new model launches, direct the implementation of "Prevent Reoccurrence Actions" into future programs, and guide competitive vehicle analysis to inform strategic design and process improvements.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to a team of manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning.

You'll have...

• B.S. Engineering- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience or similar related technical field; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
• 8-10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to manufacturing launches.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
• Understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Ability to implement manufacturing strategies, contributing to long-term organizational goals.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement strategic corrective actions.
• Proficiency in leveraging Virtual Manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Team Center, Vis mockup) for advanced analysis and process optimization.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in Failure Mode Avoidance principles and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to travel to support future program launch

Even better, you may have...

• Supplier relationship management
• Vehicle development processes
• Leading a diverse team
• PLC/controls experience
• Automotive manufacturing and launch processes
• Systems Engineering (mechanical and electrical) expertise
• Leading capital projects
• Managing projects from concept through commissioning

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 leadership level 6.

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