Manufacturing Facilities Project Engineer
Job Summary
Lead the specification and delivery of facility and infrastructure to support Ford product programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global sites.
About the Role
Building And Facilities Engineering Position Responsible For Leading planning and oversight of equipment installation Design of facilities and infrastructure to support manufacturing equipment Direct lead of support equipment launch and commissioning Working as part of a diverse team with process, safety, controls, Ford Land, and plant engineers as well as external engineering and installation contractors to successfully launch manufacturing systems Driving, tracking, and reporting status and progress to peers and leadership Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
Responsibilities
- Leading simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate equipment installation during program reviews with all interested parties.
- Participating in management program reviews and representing the Facilities and Infrastructure organization in commodity discussions.
- Defining the scope of Equipment Installation and contracting appropriate resources to install after reviewing bids and awarding contracts.
- Directing activities of the Installation contractor or internal trades to install and power on equipment according to the required program master timing.
- Coupling PTME Process requirements with Ford Land activities to ensure Central utilities support PTME demands.
- Delivering new model program work for various Powertrain programs.
- Working with Federal, State and Local jurisdictions, and coordinating necessary building permits and inspections.
- Liaising with Ford Corporate Fire Protection to ensure adequate fire protection for operations to be compliant with AON Insurance Underwriters.
- Obtaining Architectural drawings and Certified Stamped drawings as required for any non Ford Land delivered, structural, fire protection and coordinating validation testing.
- Coordinating structural lifting device certification per Ford PTME Standards. Procuring any Installation material, equipment rentals, and Infrastructure required to support project delivery.
- Coordinating and tracking Program Facilities Funding and maintaining financial checkbook. Supporting as needed Program studies and financial requirements.
- On-site support: hands-on work with equipment and suppliers. During launch, travel and on-site presence are required.
- Oversight of installation and launch of facilities equipment. Work to ensure equipment performance specifications are met and lead successful transfer of equipment to plant manufacturing teams.
Requirements
- Ability to travel 90–100% of the time to support project execution and on-site commissioning.
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or significant equivalent experience.
- Strong desire to deliver program management, specifically of Installation contractors.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Equipment and process troubleshooting skills, with a focus on implementing best possible resolutions for the overall enterprise.
- Ability to coordinate activities and develop timing for building infrastructure and equipment installation across multiple organizations.
- 3D CAD review abilities, ability to read 2D blueprints and construction drawings.
Qualifications
- Ability to travel regularly and the flexibility to be assigned to different work sites for multi-week or multi-month durations.
Skills
- Ability to travel regularly and the flexibility to be assigned to different work sites for multi-week or multi-month durations.
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.
Pay
This position is a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Schedule
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. This position is a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR