Lead a dynamic engineering team that has responsibility for Stamping Press Automation across 12 North American plants consisting of 55-60 press lines ranging from progressive to XL tandem lines. Develop business plans to keep assets viable and relevant to support cycle plan, having the ability to forecast need 5 to 10 years in advance.
What you'll do
Engineering new stamping automation equipment (destackers, interpress, end-of-line and scrap system) and providing support to Stamping plants for critical maintenance and refurbishments.
Equipment Design analysis including layout for maintainability, foundations, and electrical/mechanical installations.
Maintain and update technical specifications standards for new equipment, improvements and repairs.
Review risk assessments concurrently with multiple suppliers and plant engineering during design/build
Estimate budget and secure quotes for investment studies.
Establish and maintain master schedule with technical assistance and plant labor coordination.
Manage purchase orders.
Support emergency breakdowns (calls after hours/weekends sometimes are expected).
Review analysis of failures and interpret test results and review final failure reports (8D's) for accuracy.
Review and approve FEA analysis on automation components.
Provide on-site support during installations releases at the plants, this could be for extended periods of time up to one year.
Develop and review installation plans including bid package preparation for contractor installations.
Learn and execute Ford Safety process: Risk Assessments, Safety Pre-task Analysis, PROTAG, and ECPL
Review and manage project budgets and use Ford financial reporting systems (Ariba & PFR).
Maintain and update equipment records.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor if Science Degree preferred or equivalent experience
Honesty and integrity are highly valued in our organization.
Understands Energy Control and Power Lockout and risk assessment process in equipment design and operation.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Must be willing to travel internationally and domestically, sometimes for extended periods of time
AutoCAD
Catia and Teamcenter
Proficient in Microsoft project and Microsoft Office Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Project
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, 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: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not availabile for this position.
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