Technology Program Management

Job Description

We are seeking an Implementation Specialist who will coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering (Process, Quality etc.), 3rd Party Integrators, IT Application Product Driven Organizations (PDO), Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME), Site IT, Hardware Installers, and Network Planners to integrate, launch, and prove out plant floor applications to support key manufacturing build dates. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Manufacturing Execution Systems and Machine Monitoring concepts, In Station Process Control disciplines, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) concepts. Practical knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning disciplines is a plus.

In this role, you will be responsible for working with vendors and internal application development and support teams to install, test, and debug assigned applications. You will become part of a dynamic team with a diverse set of experiences. You will be responsible for delivering IT capabilities to the factory floor in time for milestones driven by Ford’s manufacturing teams. Assignments will require travel to support launches in Powertrain and/or Vehicle Assembly plants throughout North America.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate your efforts with peers and program leaders to deliver a comprehensive solution to the factory floor
• Engage with business office to process supplier quotes, issue purchase orders, and track delivery of materials and services to sites
• Maintain a curious mindset to foster continuous learning for yourself and your peers
• Tactfully challenge the status quo, seeking new opportunities to deploy technology to enable the business
• Work with business partners to ensure launch support requirements and costs are accurately forecasted and submitted to Manufacturing Strategy and Advanced Planning office as part of New Model Program study.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No professional work experience required but preferred 1+ year of work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of operating management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office application suite
• Strong interpersonal skills to build close working relationship with peers and business partners.
• Effective team player
  
  
  

Please keep in mind:

• Although this position is based in Metro Detroit, the job may require travel to plant launch sites in North America during critical phases of each new model program, or as needed to support project scope.
• You may be required to work during non-standard hours, such as evenings, weekends, holidays, or off-shift hours to meet plant support needs.
• Candidate must be legally able to travel and work in U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Canddiates must be physically able to work for long hours on the plant floor including climbing stairs/ladders to overhead mezzanines, etc., where equipment may be located.
  
  
  

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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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: Benefit Summary

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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.