Global 3D Print Leader

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Shape the Future of Manufacturing with ATP

At Ford we arent just building vehicles we are redefining how the world moves. Within the Advanced Industrial Technology and Platforms (ATP) organization we are the architects of Fords next industrial revolution.

Our mission is clear: we build and scale industrial platforms technologies and capabilities that unlock Ford Firsts to drive sustained competitive advantage in manufacturing. Driven by our vision to build once scale everywhere we bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and global physical deployment.

Our guiding mantra is simple yet relentless: Scale what matters win whats next.

If you are a high-tech builder thinker or innovator who thrives at the intersection of software hardware and massive scale ATP is where you belong. Join us and write the next chapter of industrial history.

In this position...

• A connected fleet of FMC3D printers operating at high utilization across our global plants and innovation hub.
• Measurable gains in part cost cycle time and material strength that outpace traditional methods.
• Additive manufacturing established as a profit center with clear revenue targets met.
• A world-class global team and the foundational roadmap for Ford-built 3D printers.

As the Global Print Leader you will define and execute Fords worldwide additive manufacturing strategy. You will oversee and benchmark technology across industries and bring the right solutions to Ford to achieve our cost cycle-time and material-strength requirements. Your scope spans the FMC3D printer fleet at every plant the central 3D printing innovation hub and the complete digital value chainfrom generative design through print to robotic assembly.

You will partner with Ford Performance (Racing) FCSD and Product Development to develop new technology and high-value applications while collaborating with other functions inside the Advanced Industrial Technology (AIT) platform to bring complementary skills together. You will be accountable for achieving the teams KPIs including a defined target for revenue generation and for building the talent printer operations and connected software systems that power a globally distributed operation. Looking ahead you will lead the teams aspiration to design and assemble Fords own 3D printers for Advanced Industrial Technology Platform (ATP) group.

This is a highly visible demanding leadership role for a candidate who can bridge software hardware and deep materials science to deliver a step-change in manufacturing performance.

What youll do...

• Benchmark additive technologies across aerospace defense and medical sectors and bring the right ones to Ford to meet our cost cycle-time and material-strength requirements.
• Architect the complete digital threadconnecting generative design slicing software print execution and robotic assembly into one seamless value chain.

Run a Global Operation

• Oversee the deployment utilization and performance of FMC3D printers across all Ford manufacturing plants ensuring each plant can rapidly print the tools fixtures and parts it needs.
• Deploy a unified cloud and IoT software ecosystem to monitor connect and optimize the global printer network in real time.

Deliver Commercial Results

• Own the operational and financial KPIs for additive manufacturing including a defined target for revenue generation.
• Partner with Ford Performance (Racing) FCSD and Product Development to engineer high-value low-volume and complex additive solutions.
• Collaborate across the Advanced Industrial Technology (AIT) platform to integrate 3D printing with robotics automation and AI.

Build for the Future

• Lead the strategic initiative to design engineer and assemble Fords own custom 3D printers in partnership with the Advanced Technology Platform (ATP) group.
• Recruit mentor and develop a world-class global team while establishing Fords technical standards for additive manufacturing.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10 years of senior technical leadership experience including building and leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Deep hands-on expertise across the additive value chainpolymers metals and compositesfrom generative design through post-processing.
• Proven track record scaling complex hardware and software from the lab to a global multi-site manufacturing footprint.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L capital investment and/or revenue-generating technical services.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field or an MBA with a strong technical foundation.
• Direct experience in aerospace defense or elite motorsport manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of connected-factory architectures IoT fleet management and robotic assembly integration.
• Proven experience establishing strategic technology partnerships or co-development agreements with equipment manufacturers.

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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $141700-$268300.

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.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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