Tooling/Controls/Joining/Productivity Manager at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Body Construction, Product Launches, Tooling, Controls, Joining, MES Technologies, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Project Management, Error Proofing, Quality Systems, Equipment Refurbishment, Cost Saving Projects

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Position Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a team of Manufacturing Engineering Supervisors & Engineers, including: Able to support Body Shop Plant Operations 24 / 7 as needed. Lead maintenance & development of all Ford Global Body Shop Tooling, Controls, Joining & MES standards Lead the design, build, controls, joining & MES activities for all N.A. new model programs Tooling Ensure timely order & delivery of all required Ford to Furnish components for all N.A. new model programs Actively work with other BCE managers on Tier 1 Tool Integrator sourcing for all N.A new model programs Actively lead commercial bids & agreements with Ford Purchasing for all body tooling components Actively lead body tooling innovation development projects Ensure proper staffing for the department and all N.A. new model programs Serve all employees and ensure employee development and succession planning Ensure all Body Shop Joining Controls Plans are approved and in compliance Conduct 3rd Party Body Shop Annual Joining Audits Maintain the Vehicle Operations Structures & Standards (VOSS) Maintain Body Supplier Contacts & Escalation List Launch Body Shop Error Proofing & Quality Systems Ensure Discrete Event Simulations are performed for all N.A. new model programs body shops and that designs fulfill capacity needs Manage all N.A. Body Shops annual equipment refurbishment projects. Manage all N.A. Body Shops to upgrade obsolete equipment Manage all N.A. Body Shop Cost Save Projects Assist Body Shops as required with throughput constraint analysis and resolution Assist Body Shops as required in critical equipment downtime recovery efforts Organize annual Body Area Managers conferences Position Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a team of Manufacturing Engineering Supervisors & Engineers, including: Able to support Body Shop Plant Operations 24 / 7 as needed. Lead maintenance & development of all Ford Global Body Shop Tooling, Controls, Joining & MES standards Lead the design, build, controls, joining & MES activities for all N.A. new model programs Tooling Ensure timely order & delivery of all required Ford to Furnish components for all N.A. new model programs Actively work with other BCE managers on Tier 1 Tool Integrator sourcing for all N.A new model programs Actively lead commercial bids & agreements with Ford Purchasing for all body tooling components Actively lead body tooling innovation development projects Ensure proper staffing for the department and all N.A. new model programs Serve all employees and ensure employee development and succession planning Ensure all Body Shop Joining Controls Plans are approved and in compliance Conduct 3rd Party Body Shop Annual Joining Audits Maintain the Vehicle Operations Structures & Standards (VOSS) Maintain Body Supplier Contacts & Escalation List Launch Body Shop Error Proofing & Quality Systems Ensure Discrete Event Simulations are performed for all N.A. new model programs body shops and that designs fulfill capacity needs Manage all N.A. Body Shops annual equipment refurbishment projects. Manage all N.A. Body Shops to upgrade obsolete equipment Manage all N.A. Body Shop Cost Save Projects Assist Body Shops as required with throughput constraint analysis and resolution Assist Body Shops as required in critical equipment downtime recovery efforts Organize annual Body Area Managers conferences Position Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Strong leadership experience to serve and develop a multi-discipline team Previous supervision or management experience Success at leading multiple teams involved in multiple programs / projects Experience with automotive body construction methods and product launches Knowledge & experience with automotive body tooling, controls, joining, MES technologies and systems. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Strong interpersonal & organizational skills Other Information: Domestic travel will be required.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of Manufacturing Engineering Supervisors and Engineers while supporting Body Shop Plant Operations. Manage tooling, controls, joining, and MES activities for all North American new model programs.