Stamping (Press Equipment) Project Manager

Job Description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

As part of our Stamping Engineering team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we're continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Stamping Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to support our manufacturing plants and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at plants across North America and Mexico. The Stamping Press Engineer candidate will be a part of this team and be responsible for the following:

WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO:

• Lead the implementation of new processing lines and repair activities within different plants.
• Support critical breakdowns and develop failure analysis reviews to determine root cause.
• Lead the team in developing new designs to improve existing machinery to improve quality and production rates.
• Project management of jobs from start to finish including budgeting, scheduling, cost tracking and project closeout.
• Work with UAW skill teams and external contractors to define scope of work and safety buyoffs.
• Write technical RFQ & specifications.
• Coordinate testing of materials at labs, interpret issues / changes.
• Provide failure analysis for breakdowns and create 8D for major breakdowns.
• Research of new technologies from conceptual to implementation.
• Maintain records for stamping engineering.
• Installation of Stamping Press equipment
• Troubleshooting of Press Mechanical Equipment
• Hydraulic Press troubleshooting

Primary Skills Required

• Prior experience working on Stamping press equipment (installation and implementation) preferably 10-100 million
• Ability to support launch programs
• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Able to read & understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• Energetic personality that is eager to dive in and solve issues.
• Must be willing to travel domestically - mostly short trips, occasionally extended trips for major launches.
• Troubleshooting of Press Mechanical Equipment
• Hydraulic Press troubleshooting

Experience Preferred:

• Automotive Stamping Press experience 15+ years
• Knowledge of the following press systems
• High Pressure Die Casting
• Mechanical Presses
• Hydraulic Presses

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Science or equivalent.

Other:

• Get involved early with the latest new vehicle
• Fast paced, creative problem-solving environment
• See your efforts/solutions come to fruition in Ford's new vehicles

Additional Information:

• Ability to travel including extended travel to assembly and component plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required (up to 75% at times)

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

What you'll receive in return:

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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