Job Description
Ford Pro is a division of Ford Motor Company focused on mobility and transportation solutions. The Body Facilities Engineer will provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program, applying lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and quality in vehicle assembly. Responsibilities Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program, beginning at initial concept through launch at the final assembly facility Development of tooling and facilities master layouts based on product and process Apply lean manufacturing principles Lead virtual manufacturing assembly builds Drive resolution of manufacturing issues Interface with Design and Release, tool design, and facilities activities Develop formal assembly process layouts in AutoCad Lead facilities tooling specification purchase, installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site Track all open facilities, tooling, and process issues and drive to closure including meeting all exit criteria deliverables - cycle time, throughput, workstation readiness, etc Prepare management presentations Drive quality, cost, layout, and labor improvements Support new model launches. During launches, the position will require extensive travel, standing, and walking in a plant environment Lead Cross-functional collaborations with MP&L, Ford Land, Facilities Teams Deliver cycle line layouts and work with the assembly plants to update master layouts based upon as-builts Operate in stressful situations within timing constraints Work with minimal direct supervision Skills Bachelor's degree in mechanical or an equivalent manufacturing engineering Proficient in AutoCad with a focus on layouts Willingness to travel and support launch activities at our North American Assembly plants (USA, Canada & Mexico) Travel is required including co-location at a North American Assembly plant for 9 or more months depending on scale of vehicle launch 1 or more years of Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Up to 40-50% travel required Solid background with virtual manufacturing tools and layouts Experience with tooling, process, quality, and or facility equipment in a production environment Excellent communication and presentation skills 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. Company Overview Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is