Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer: Battery Automation Lead

Ford-Motor-Company; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Parental leave benefits

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to optimize highly automated equipment and processes, lead cross-functional teams, and drive data-driven improvements across the plant.

You will implement FPS/Safety OS, advance Six Sigma projects, mentor technicians, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure reliability, quality and efficiency as the company transforms the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience (automotive or battery cell preferred).
• Fundamental working knowledge of industrial processes, PM planning, and machine safety.
• Experience with 2D & 3D vision systems for robot guidance, metrology, and identification.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Optimize & Innovate: Provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through systemic approach solutions, automation, and advanced levels of process control.
• Systems Integration: Manage the interaction between systems, upper-level computers; configure parameters appropriately for varying production loads.
• PM planning and machine ownership: Review the performance of PM plan and effectiveness using machine data, improvement and constraint reduction of process equipment using Ford Motor Company Operating Systems.
• KPI tracking and development: Track and improve department KPIs using electronic tools and complex algorithms to solve problems.
• Continuous Improvement: Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow; lead Six Sigma project teams focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Technical Collaboration: Act as a bridge on collaboration between different departments to ensure performance of the equipment.
• Maintenance Support: Establish preventive maintenance plans for the equipment, electrical/controls aspects, and mentor/train technicians to enhance the team’s overall competence.
• Standards & Safety: Ensure adherence to the Ford Production System (FPS) and Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
• Life Cycle Management: Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications, model code updates, and program backups for automation.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Planner

Office

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to optimize highly automated equipment and processes, lead cross-functional teams, and drive data-driven improvements across the plant.

You will implement FPS/Safety OS, advance Six Sigma projects, mentor technicians, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure reliability, quality and efficiency as the company transforms the automotive industry.