Description
This Automation Engineer - Final Assembly position at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, leads machinery, equipment, tooling, and automation projects from concept through installation and launch. The engineer manages project deliverables, oversees equipment suppliers, supports tool design, and works closely with manufacturing plant teams to implement safe, reliable equipment.
The position requires travel of up to 60% during launch activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage machinery and equipment automation projects from concept through installation and launch.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Communicate equipment requirements and technical specifications to suppliers.
- Oversee supplier design, fabrication, and testing activities.
- Lead or support tool and equipment design reviews.
- Coordinate equipment buy-off activities and installation.
- Provide on-site support during equipment installation and launch activities.
- Support plant readiness and coordinate equipment documentation.
- Lead meetings with suppliers and plant teams.
- Document lessons learned and support continuous improvement.
- Support SQDCPMEI initiatives.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in machinery, equipment, tooling, or automation.
- Experience managing projects and working with suppliers.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel up to 60% during launch activities.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and subsidized back-up child care
- Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Vehicle discount program and tuition assistance
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- Generous schedule of paid holidays
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