Advanced Manufacturing Systems Program Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, Agile, Scrum, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Requirements Assessment, Change Management, PLM Tools, PFMEA, Control Plans, Software Development, Manufacturing Processes

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Develop Requirements: Utilize your experience to lead workshops and interviews with manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, plant personnel and leaders to identify opportunities. Translate these business needs into detailed technical requirements and user stories for the development team. Solution Alignment: Ensure that proposed digital solutions align with the broader manufacturing strategy, existing IT architecture, and industry standards. Development Oversight and Prioritization: Act as the technical product owner by managing the feature backlog. You will work closely with developers to clarify questions, remove blockers, and prioritize sprint tasks based on business value and urgency. Product Review: Conduct regular reviews of the software solutions during the development phase to ensure the build matches the engineering specifications and quality standards. Stakeholder Demo: Lead demonstrations of new features and prototypes to key stakeholders to validate concepts, gather immediate feedback, and ensure the product is moving in the right direction. Project Management: Utilize Jira to manage the product backlog, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of features. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the bridge between software development teams and manufacturing stakeholders—including engineers, plant personnel, and leadership—by clearly articulating project status and synthesizing technical details. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field 5+ years of experience in an advanced Manufacturing Engineering environment (automotive, aerospace, or heavy industry preferred) Experience leveraging manufacturing engineering tools for tasks such as human and/or machine time studies, process simulations, and assembly line balancing Experience with requirements assessments and issue management Experience with PFMEA / Control Plans Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment Strong Project Management skills and results-oriented mindset Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field Experience with PLM tools (e.g., Team Center) Experience in creating / maintaining Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM), Bill of Process (BoP), and Bill of Equipment (BoE) Experience with formal product and process Change Management Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira) Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT

Responsibilities

The role involves developing technical requirements by leading workshops and interviews with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of digital solutions with manufacturing strategies. Additionally, the engineer will manage the feature backlog, oversee development, and communicate project status to stakeholders.