Chassis Automation Engineer

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Description

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

Responsibilities

In this position...

You will have oversight of maintenance operations and the direct supervision of skilled trades assigned to support production and facilities.

What youll do...

Ensure adherence to FAS08 OSHA and all applicable safety standard for skilled trades work teams

Oversee production controls systems and associated systems

Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)

Support / direct skilled trades/maintenance personnel to evaluate requirements for maintaining and improving production yields throughput and up time

o Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned) as well as interface and provide input to maintenance planning activities.

o Execute prioritized daily maintenance tasks (predictive preventive and crisis maintenance)

o Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review Process

Ensure equipment start-up readiness for production

Lead oversight of controls and automation to include:

o Indirect supervision of electrical trades and electrical technicians supporting production and facilities operations.

o Robot Automation and controls changes associated with process tooling and equipment. Includes programming and logic changes.

Evaluate contractor performance and safety behavior and operations as related to controls and automation

Liaise and supervise maintenance related vendors (parts supply & services) and ensures appropriate execution and that objectives are met.

Support and as needed supervise preventive maintenance schedules preventive and predictive inspections and repairs to minimize down time

Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)

Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment optimize Automation and Controls systems for process tooling

Execute prioritized daily maintenance activities (predictive preventive and crisis maintenance) obtaining full utilization of work force while optimizing available opportunities for all maintenance

Provide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planning

Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned).

Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends

Qualifications

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Electrical Automation Controls or Robotics Engineering

One or more years of technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing or an OEM Tooling environment

Even better you may have...

Technical certification in Robot / Automation and Controls

Three or more years of automotive experience

One or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Validated experience managing a unionized work force

Demonstrated skill with automotive controls and robotics

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 child care 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits click here:

sponsorship is not available for this position.

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DescriptionAs part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products peop...