About the role

Lead digital transformation within Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering at Ford, optimizing manufacturing stations through innovative virtual assembly simulations. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure efficacy in engineering processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the digital transformation within Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME).
Break down traditional engineering silos by facilitating iterative, virtual assembly simulations that ensure every manufacturing station is validated and optimized before physical implementation.
Lead the collaborative effort to ensure our workstations pass their Digital Job 1.
Facilitate weekly cross-functional virtual working level meetings.
Lead the digital assessment and 3D modeling of manual and semi-automated workstations from concept through final validation.
Champion the digital milestone reviews and Virtual Build Events.
Build and maintain Digital Twins in Siemens Teamcenter.
Perform complex 3D simulations involving dynamic humans, machines, and robots to identify bottlenecks.
Act as the primary interface between diverse engineering workstreams to ensure manufacturing strategies are holistic and functional.
Drive the adoption of new technologies such as Virtual Reality and advanced simulation software.
Support the development of global digital engineering methods and standards.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred).
Proficiency in Siemens Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, and Process Simulate (Tecnomatix).
Experience in a Manufacturing or Launch environment.
The "Collaborative Mindset": Proven ability to lead meetings, manage conflict between competing engineering priorities, and drive groups toward a shared solution.
Technical Mastery: Practical experience with 3D modeling (CATIA or similar), Ergonomic analysis tools, and Discrete Event Simulation (DES).
Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex assembly issues in a virtual environment and develop creative, cost-effective engineering solutions.
Resilience: Ability to remain effective and proactive in times of ambiguity and rapid technological change.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex digital data to non-technical stakeholders.
Travel: Ability to travel to plant locations as required (mainly North America) to support physical validation.

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.