Chief Engineer, Operational Transformation Deployment

The Chief Process Engineer, Operational Transformation Deployment, is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for driving and implementing technical transformation efforts across all dedicated process areas within the Industrial System. This role provides comprehensive technical direction and oversight, ensuring cohesive development and implementation of process engineering solutions that drive significant and measurable improvements. They will lead and empower a team of dedicated process area leads, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and the successful unification of transformation initiatives across the entire Industrial System.

This role requires both deep understanding of operations and a hands‑on approach to driving change.

• Industrial Systems Domain and Contextual Expertise:
  Profound understanding of key challenges and hands‑on experience within the Industrial System process areas
• Hands‑on Technical Leadership:
  Proven ability to provide direct technical leadership, guide implementation teams, and troubleshoot complex technical issues in an operational setting.
• Process Improvement, Problem‑Solving & Analysis:
  Exceptional analytical skills for complex technical process improvement and problem‑solving at the operational level, with a focus on practical, implementable solutions. Proficiency in mapping current and future state processes and identifying areas for improvement by identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and root causes of performance gaps.
• Solution Design, Implementation & Execution:
  Strong skills in designing, building, implementing, and sustaining robust technical solutions that address specific operational pain points and deliver measurable improvements. Capable of fast‑tracking and implementing changes directly impacting their specific operational unit.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical details to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders within the process area and across the organization. Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders within the process area and across the organization to ensure project success and adoption.
• Project Management:
  Ability to manage the technical aspects of transformation projects from conception to completion within a specific operational context, including technical scope, resources, and timelines. Ability to manage projects from inception to delivery, including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Adaptability & Agility:
  Ability to quickly adapt to the specific and evolving technical needs of the process area, driving agile and iterative technical development. Openness to iterations in project scope and ability to respond to specific, evolving needs of their business unit.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing), Computer Science, or a highly specialized technical field relevant to the business unit.
• 10+ years of hands‑on technical leadership experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or business transformation within a specific industry or operational domain.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing significant technical improvements within a specific operational environment.
• Process Improvement and Problem Solving Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent are highly desirable.

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Our benefits summary can be found Here.

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!

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