Maintenance Planner

Ford-Motor-Company; Chihuahua; Presencial; MXN 550.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Process Coach - Maintenance in Chihuahua to lead maintenance strategy and daily execution for the 6.7L Diesel Head Machining program. You will own equipment reliability for Schneider PLC controlled systems, MAG 4-axis CNCs, Eco Clean washers, and final assembly gauging equipment, directing a team of 6 technicians and collaborating with 50+ indirect colleagues.

This hands-on leadership role requires TPM, Lean, Six Sigma proficiency, RCA, PM programs, and ability to

Formación

• Minimum 5-7 years of maintenance experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of maintenance teams in a high-volume setting.
• Hands-on with PLC-based controls (Schneider preferred) and CNC centers.
• Experience with new equipment installation and Run-at-Rate processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians across shifts.
• Develop and execute reliability strategies for assembly machines.
• Drive TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives to improve uptime and reduce waste.
• Manage installation and validation of new equipment with cross-functional partners.
• Monitor SQDCPM metrics and drive corrective actions.

Conocimientos

TPM Principles

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma (DMAIC)

People Leadership

Maintenance Planning

Root Cause Analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Schneider PLC

CNC Machining Centers

CMMS

Electrical Schematics

Hydraulic Diagrams

Descripción del empleo

Process Coach - Maintenance | Diesel Head Machining, 6.7L Engine Program

Department

Powertrain Manufacturing - Machining Operations

Reports To

Maintenance Manager / Area Manager, Diesel Head Machining Manager

Direct Reports

6 Maintenance Technicians (direct) | 50+ Production Team Members (indirect/matrixed collaboration)

The Process Coach - Maintenance is responsible for leading the maintenance strategy, technical direction, and daily execution of equipment reliability within the Diesel Head Machining area for the 6.7L engine program. This role owns the health and performance of high-complexity automated systems, including Schneider PLC-controlled assembly machines, mechanical and hydraulic systems, lift-assist devices, gantry systems, MAG 4-axis CNC machines, Eco Clean washing systems, and Marposs / JW Froelich final assembly and gauging equipment. The Process Coach will drive equipment reliability, lead a team of technicians, support new equipment installation and validation, and partner with Production to deliver results across all critical metrics: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Maintenance (SQDCPM).

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, people management skills, and a continuous improvement mindset grounded in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & People Management

Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of 6 maintenance technicians across assigned shifts.

Provide functional leadership and cross-collaboration with 50+ indirect production team members to ensure alignment on equipment performance and issue resolution.

Manage schedules, training plans, skill matrices, and performance evaluations for the maintenance team.

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.

Provide availability and flexibility to support multiple shifts, weekends, and emergency call-outs as required by production demands.

2. Equipment Reliability & Technical Ownership

Own the reliability strategy for assembly machines with Schneider PLC controls, mechanical/hydraulic systems, lift-assist units, and gantry systems.

Provide technical leadership for MAG 4-axis CNC machines, Eco Clean washer systems, and Marposs/JW Froelich final assembly and gauging equipment.

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving activities (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D) for chronic equipment failures.

Drive predictive and preventive maintenance (PM) programs to maximize equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.

Analyze machine downtime data, MTBF/MTTR trends, and reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

3. TPM, Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Champion Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) pillars, including Autonomous Maintenance and Planned Maintenance, in collaboration with Production.

Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve process flow, and optimize maintenance response times.

Utilize Six Sigma tools and methodology (DMAIC) to lead structured problem-solving and process improvement projects.

Support and lead Kaizen events focused on equipment reliability, changeover reduction, and maintenance efficiency.

4. New Equipment Implementation & Validation

Lead the installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and process upgrades within the head machining area.

Coordinate Run-at-Rate, capability studies, and equipment buy-off activities with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

Develop and validate PM plans, spare parts strategies, and technical documentation for new equipment prior to production launch.

Ensure new equipment integration aligns with plant safety, ergonomic, and quality standards.

5. Metrics Management (SQDCPM)

Partner with Production leadership to manage and improve daily/weekly metrics: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Maintenance.

Lead daily tier meetings, reporting equipment status, action plans, and escalation of critical issues.

Track and report KPIs such as OEE, downtime, PM compliance, MTBF/MTTR, and cost per unit.

Develop corrective action plans when metrics deviate from targets and drive accountability for closure.

6. Safety & Compliance

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with plant safety standards, lockout, and environmental regulations.

Promote a zero-incident safety culture within the maintenance team and area.

Ensure equipment modifications and repairs maintain compliance with engineering and safety specifications.

Ideal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (required).
• Certifications in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt preferred) are highly valued.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in maintenance within an automotive manufacturing environment, ideally in machining or powertrain operations.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams (direct reports) in a high-volume production environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLC-based control systems (Schneider preferred), CNC machining centers, hydraulic/mechanical systems, and automated assembly/gauging equipment.
• Experience with new equipment installation, validation, and Run-at-Rate processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing plant-level metrics (SQDCPM) in partnership with Production.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of TPM principles (Autonomous & Planned Maintenance pillars).
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED).
• Six Sigma methodology and statistical problem-solving skills (DMAIC, root cause analysis).
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and PLC logic (Schneider platform preferred).
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for maintenance planning and tracking.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and hold technicians accountable.
• Ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, depending on plant requirements.

Availability

• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and respond to off-hours emergencies as needed by production demands.