Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan you will...

use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions

build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future

create a culture of trust encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others

be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What youll do

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 teams 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.



Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard operating and rotational shift schedules encompassing day night weekend and holiday shifts.

Youll have

Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics or related technical field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Education: Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics or related technical field.

Experience: 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive or battery cell manufacturing preferred).

Technical Knowledge: Fundamental working knowledge of industrial process PM planning and machine safety standards.

Vision Systems: Experience with 2D & 3D vision systems for robot guidance metrology and identification.

Leadership: Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Flexibility: Ability to work various shifts and hours including weekends and travel extensively (including internationally) as required for plant launch and support.

Even better you may have...
5 years of relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience.

Masters Degree in Engineering.

Industry 4.0 Knowledge: Familiarity with Data Collection AI/ML IIOT and Digital Twins.

Process Expertise: Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and FMEAs.

Software Skills: Office Proficiency in AutoCAD Planner.

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 and ranges from $86600-$144900.
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.

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Visa 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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