Lead Automation Engineer, Final Assembly Tools (Hybrid)

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn (MI)

Hybrid

USD 74,000 - 166,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks an Automation Engineer for Final Assembly to guide a team in applying final assembly tooling and GVOSS compliance across design and build. You will troubleshoot, commission automated equipment in production, and lead multiple technical priorities with cross-functional maintenance and engineering teams.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong problem-solving, and extensive travel (Canada, Mexico, US).

Qualifications

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
2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Ability to travel up to 50% - 60% domestically and internationally (Canada and Mexico); must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

Assign work schedules for Controls Engineers and Designers.
Maintain a current resource sheet with active and future project assignments for all Controls activities
Ensure quality work from controls Engineers and Designers, setting standards and building tools to create common practice between the controls team.
Monitor progress on projects to ensure all Controls activities are on schedule partnerships.
Drive standardization for Final Assembly Tooling
Ensure the 'Lessons Learned' loop from implementation back to core is being realized with the tooling supplier base
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.
Generate electrical/pneumatic schematics and BOM's in compliance with established company
Review the programming I electrical specifications and requirements in detail with the assigned Controls personnel to ensure full compliance is achieved.
Provide support for any control system issue or concern with customers.
Provide support for all Controls Engineers & Designers to help facilitate their job performance.
Provide support for all Controls Engineers & Designers to help facilitate their job performance.
Ensure controls engineering support is provided to customers, sales, and project managers
Travel for machine installation as required.