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Ford Motor Company Product Engineer- End Of Line (EOL) Testing in Dearborn, Michigan
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.
The End of Line Test team is seeking a Project Manager to assist with Business IT requirements for the implementation of solutions that cater to manufacturing needs. The Project Manager will collaborate with various teams including Manufacturing Engineering (Process, Quality, etc.), Vendors, Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering (VOME), Site IT, and Tech Refresh teams to deploy and maintain business applications that enhance the manufacturing process and contribute to vehicle assembly. The ideal candidate should possess experience in supporting plant floor applications in Vehicle Operations, Battery, or Powertrain plants.
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that IT requirements are effectively addressed through Business Managed solutions.
What You'll Do…
• Cultivate and sustain positive working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate adept project management and leadership skills when collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and resourceful in solving complex problems.
• Proficient in multitasking, thriving in fast-paced environments, and effectively managing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with essential stakeholders.
• Inquisitive and enthusiastic about embracing new technologies.
To thrive in this position, you must:
• Have a deep understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Emphasize and advocate for the customer based on validated research, academic knowledge, and domain experience.
• Understand the structure of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Identify and validate pain points and opportunities with the team for impactful solutions.
• Research, imagine, and design highly usable and intuitive solutions for products and services to solve customers’ problems that align with targeted business opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the enterprise to solve critical business needs.
What you’ll be able to do:
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements for business-managed IT solutions.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress, address concerns, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions and ensure the successful implementation of Business Managed IT solutions.
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that IT solutions meet established standards and fulfill business needs.
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to procure necessary resources and services for business-managed IT solutions.
You'll Have…
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Systems, or a related field
Project Management Experience: Proven track record of successfully managing IT projects from initiation to completion.
IT Background: Strong understanding of IT systems, technologies, and infrastructure.
Business Acumen: Ability to align IT solutions with the organization's business goals and objectives.
Even Better, You'll Have…
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders, team members, and vendors.
Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex IT issues
Time Management: Proficient in managing project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.
Risk Management: Experience in identifying and mitigating project risks to ensure successful delivery.
Vendor Management: Skill in managing relationships with external vendors and service providers.
Quality Assurance: Knowledge of quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality IT solutions.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.
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 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, 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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Requisition ID : 31769