Manufacturing Engineering Area Manager

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At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. This member of the plant leadership team is responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They will support employees by removing barriers to their success, and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Transitional opportunity. Lead the Stamping Region in FPS Maturity while transitioning into M/E Role at WSP as Launch begins in late 2026 / early 2027
• Implement the Ford Production System operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards. Foster a culture that lives the Ford Production System and uses it to drive and measure results.
• Lead Green Belt / Black Belt training Regionally for the Stamping Region during the period of transition ablish a cadence to lead GB/BB training and coach as required all regional candidates on their projects
• Support Kaizen events at WSP / DCP / BSP / CSP. Coach teams at all plants as required in all aspects of running a constructive Kaizen.
• Support WSP and Stamping Regional CI specialists
• Coach, teach, and provide support and feedback on problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Create a proactive performance-driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people
• Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities at the plant: including but not limited to Manufacturing Maintenance, Tool & Die Engineering, Launch and Facilities.

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!

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 change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all 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 childcare 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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This position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent in technical field
• Master Black Belt Certified
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in stamping

• Flexibility to work as required to support teams across all plant shifts. Possibility of supporting (4) Stamping plants for scheduled events (Woodhaven/Dearborn/Buffalo/Chicago)
• Demonstrated competency in leading Green Belt and Black Belt training.
• Demonstrated competency in leading Kaizen events at a Plant Organizational level. Leverage plant and support organizations as required.
• Broad production experience in a Vehicle Manufacturing Plant. Preferably with at least some in a Stamping Plant
• Prefer manufacturing background with practical experience in BOTH production operations AND Maintenance/Engineering. Strong Maintenance background with Facilities and Project Management experience preferred.
• Tool & Die experience or knowledge preferred
• Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel, and plant management
• Strong ability to present in front of senior management
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems

Work well under pressure and be able to work under crisis management when necessary