Ford Motor Company

Site Engineering Manager

Ford Motor Company • $100K — $130K *
Windsor, ON N8N 1A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • 5+ years as a Plant Engineering Manager or Facility Engineering Manager.
  • 5+ years leading engineers and skilled trades in an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in a Union setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all core engineering activities at Windsor and Essex Engine Plants.
  • Manage resources for operations support and program delivery.
  • Coordinate launch activities including strategy and capacity planning.
  • Track and control program delivery metrics, costs, and resolutions.
  • Lead procurement for equipment needed for new programs and projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth in a key management role.
  • Engagement in innovative projects and the introduction of new technologies.
  • Supportive environment for continuous improvement and quality management.
  • Chance to work within a collaborative team focused on operational efficiency.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Plant Engineering Team Manager oversees Operations Engineering including, Process, Tooling, Maintenance, upgrades, new installations and innovation. The role is central to maintaining and improving the plant's infrastructure, supporting the production of Fords powertrains, and ensuring operational efficiency

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Responsible for all core engineering activities across the site (Windsor Engine Plant) and Essex Engine Plant).
  • Core areas including Process, Tooling, Capacity, Facilities, Maintenance and Innovation.
  • Managing the required resources for Operations support and program deliveries.
  • Coordination for all launch activities, including strategy and capacity planning.
  • Program planning and control and delivery, including metrics tracking, cost / Long Lead Funding, timing, issue resolution, PSW, ROC and all other program issues.
  • Deliver Program following GPDS timing strategy.
  • Liase with New Model Launch department for 15 Panel chart and Program Healthchart input.
  • Responsible to consolidate Plant input for T&L Meeting and EPBR.
  • Approve Purchase Requisitions & RECAPs.
  • Perform supervisory duties (e.g. TMM, performance reviews, travel requests, timecard approvals) for all personnel assigned - and participate in performance reviews Drive linkage with support groups (e.g. tooling, gauging, IT, MP&L, Plant Engineering, Productivity, etc.).
  • Maintain Strategies and Bill of Process to maintain consistency across programs.
  • Quality Health Chart assessment & High Hurts prioritization.
  • Incorporate continuous improvements utilizing ME Lessons Learned.
  • Drive resolution of major issues after Build Purchase Order placement.
  • Development and selection of suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Lead Engineering Peer Review meetings.
  • Lead procurement of all equipment to support new programs and/or CIB Projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement mindset in all SQDCME objectives.
  • Establish and maintain consistent priorities to fully utilize engineering resources in the most efficient manner.
  • Lead and support CR (Concept Ready) / IR (Implementation Ready) activities.
  • Ensure engineering disciplines across all departments.
  • FPS principles, plant RTO, JPH planning and capacity planning, support plant project writing.
  • Be the innovation lead for the site and champion new technology and equipment introductions.


Qualifications

You'll have:

Education:
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering.

Experience:
  • 5+ years as a Plant Engineering Manager / Facility Engineering Manager.
  • 5+ years leading professional engineers and skilled trades within an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably Union.

Even better, you may have...
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills.
  • Servant leadership principles.


This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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