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Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Engineering & Facilities Manager

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In-Office
Ford Heights, IL
142K-268K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Ford Heights, IL
142K-268K Annually
Senior level
Leads manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams supporting production scheduling, equipment maintenance, staffing, procurement, quality, safety, budgets, and continuous improvement. Manages plant resources, production constraints, equipment effectiveness, startup readiness, and compliance. Coaches employees, develops business cases, coordinates cross-functional activities, and drives improvements in product quality, productivity, and cost. Requires engineering experience, assembly manufacturing expertise, leadership capability, and knowledge of Ford Production System, Six Sigma, and related stamping and assembly processes.
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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.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Supervisors to the next level. These talented employees have the title of ‘Team Manager – ME & Maintenance’ and are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System. 

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.   We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

In this position... 

You will be responsible for promoting a positive environment of culture, communication and employee recognition.

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead Maintenance and engineering 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 
  • Coordinates the resources and activities of ME 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
  • Analyzes the plant's personnel and capital resources to select the best ways of meeting the production quota
  • Monitors the production run to make sure that it stays on schedule and correct any problems that may arise
  • Promotes and ensure constant improvement in the ME organization toward the common goal of improving product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure
  • Ensures department complies with government/industry standards
  • Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-up
  • 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 the 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 PM activities
  • Address department Health and Safety concerns
  • Review department safety measurables & coordinate improvement activities
  • Drive SQCDMME
  • Manage to budgets
Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other
  • 5 years in maintenance and engineering
  • Experience in Production
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to interact with all employees in the organization
  • In depth experience in assembly manufacturing processes
  • Strong working knowledge of the Ford Production System
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills, including working knowledge of Six Sigma
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, empower and develop employees
  • Demonstrated conflict management skills 
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
  • Ability to work closely and successfully with others in order to deliver results
  • Demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills 
  • Trouble shoot part formability concerns
  • Make solid dimensional moves to a die process
  • Solve 7207 die run at rate issues
  • Interpret and correct surface issues
  • Understand 1294 specifications and how they relate to level 3 data
  • Change parts via the stamping or assembly process
  • Understand assembly net and clamping process
  • Evaluate a part on the fixture
  • Be familiar with the Pro-Tag process
  • Be familiar with the PSW process and have the knowledge to PPAP parts
  • Understand CM4D
  • Have a good grasp of statistics

Even better, you may have...

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles 
  • Knowledge of constraint management principles
  • Safety and Quality experience preferred
  • Prior experience managing a unionized work force
  • 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 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300. 

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/LL5

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. #LI-Onsite #LI-RC3 



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