Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & Controls, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What you'll do...

• Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
• Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles.
• Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects.
• Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow.
• Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc. 
• Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues 
• Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical 
• Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required. 
• Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.)
• Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
• Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety. 
• Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs 
• Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation. 
• 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.
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems.
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems.
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements.

You’ll Have...

• Engineering Degree or 4+ years controls engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics, PLC Logic, and Controls
• Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, leadership, and communication skills.
• Capability to learn, use, and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing. 
• 2+ years’ experience with manufacturing 
• 2+ years' networking and communication protocols experience 
• 2+ years’ Experience with PLC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), HMI, VFD, Profinet, AutoCAD, C and RSLOGIX software and systems.

Even better, you may have...

• Masters Degree in Engineering
• 4 or more years Controls Engineering experience
• Prior experience in Fanuc robots, ABB robots and Universal robots
• Atlas Copco fastening systems experience
• Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles – Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin 
• Ability to understand networking and controls architectures. 
• Understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts (constraint analysis, productivity analysis) 
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience
• Extensive knowledge of BME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms 
• In-depth knowledge of a packaged application, and familiarity with domain knowledge

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 the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future wi