Manufacturing Program Manager overseeing Powertrain Engineering at Ford Motor Company. Leading multi-functional teams from development through launch of vehicles at manufacturing plants.
Responsibilities
Drive Manufacturing Requirements into Powertrain Architecture Development Process
Analyze Manufacturing Key Process Indicators (KPI’s) and implement corrective actions to deliver Business Objectives
Develop and Execute Strategies for improving Manufacturing Productivity and Quality
Drive adoption of New Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing methods
Utilize Manufacturing Knowledge to Identify potential risks and implement preventive measures
Provide Team Leadership in addressing Technical Challenges
Collaborate with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Supply Base and Manufacturing Plant) to ensure Quality of Manufacturability and Cost-Effective Production Methods
Implement Virtual Manufacturing Tool Set
Meet Program Financial Targets for Facility, Tooling and Labor
Lead all phases of New Model Product Launch at Powertrain Plant(s) including Tooling and Facility Installations
Requirements
5+ Years leadership Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
Proven ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams
Experience leading Project from Concept to Manufacturing
Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
Ability to set long term goals and implement Manufacturing Strategies
Experience in Cost Control and Resource allocation to maximize efficiency
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions
Experience leveraging Virtual Manufacturing tools
Strong communication skills
Implementation of Failure Mode Avoidance principles and Quality Improvement actions
Benefits
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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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