Automation Engineer, Final Assembly

In this position...

As anAutomation Engineerin Final Assembly you will join a talented team of engineers guiding your team in the application of final assembly tooling to ensure our tier 1 suppliers are adhering to GVOSS with final assembly tooling throughout design & build. This position requires hands-on technical expertise in troubleshooting and commissioning automated equipment within a production environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to manage multiple technical priorities and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional maintenance and engineering.

What youll do...

• 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 BOMs 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.

Youll have...

• 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

• 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering

• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally (Canada and Mexico); must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport.

Even better you may have...

• 2 years experience in Manufacturing leadership capacity

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects

• Experience leading mentoring and developing engineering teams.

• Proficiency in leveraging Virtual Manufacturing tools (e.g. AutoCAD Team Center Vis mockup) for advanced analysis and process optimization.

• Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel to supplier base within greater Detroit area

• Ability to travel to Ford North American Assembly Plant facilities for installation of equipment/tooling as needed.

• Vehicle development processes

• Proficiency with GVOSS

• Automotive manufacturing and launch processes

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 vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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.

This position is a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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