Job Description

Leadership Opportunity In Additive Manufacturing At Ford

This position will lead a team to develop innovative process and technological solutions to solve real-world manufacturing problems related to cost and quality through advanced 3D printing. This role is a leadership opportunity where you will be expected to lead the point of view on additive manufacturing at Ford, including leading technologies such as various 3D printing processes (e.g., FDM, SLA, SLS, DMLS, Binder Jetting), advanced materials, post-processing techniques, and printing service optimization. You will focus on developing strategy and delivering tangible enablers in a hands-on and highly engaging environment. Collaboration with various plant and skill teams will be paramount in successfully implementing projects, so a dynamic, self-driven, and highly collaborative individual is sought for this great opportunity to lead the way in establishing the future of manufacturing at Ford.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and integration of "Software Defined Print" capabilities, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in additive manufacturing.
• Pioneer the use of AI software to intelligently design parts based on specific requirements, optimizing them for Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) and enabling revolutionary fixture-less robot assembly.
• Cultivate the ability to rapidly scan existing physical parts and transform them into DFM-optimized CAD files, accelerating design iterations and production cycles.
• Drive reimagined manufacturing processes and develop the technology and solution enablers through advanced 3D printing.
• Lead a team of engineers to develop novel 3D printing processes and optimize the efficiency and capability of existing additive manufacturing operations across Ford's manufacturing facilities.
• Drive the development of new 3D printing applications and printing service opportunities, from idea, proof-of-concept, pilot to implementation.
• Lead the point of view on advanced 3D printing technologies and printing services, including various printing processes, material development, design for additive manufacturing, and quality assurance for printed parts.
• Oversee the delivery of tangible 3D printing solutions and services that improve cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Global Manufacturing Engineering, Material Planning and Logistics, and plant operations, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Benchmark new advanced additive manufacturing technologies and develop supplier partnerships to deliver manufacturing solutions.
• Teach, coach, and mentor employees, peers, and leadership; document technical knowledge and establish standards for 3D printing.
• Provide technical leadership to assess the capability of 3D printing technologies, assure the delivery of system performance, and utilize project management skills to achieve desired timing.
• Ensure the identification of lessons learned and their applications in additive manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc, Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial and/or Electrical).
• 5+ years of leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to lead technical teams.
• 5+ years of technical engineering development experience, with a focus on advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A strong interest in and understanding of emerging advanced 3D printing technologies, materials, and services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and launching manufacturing processes utilizing additive manufacturing, equipment specification, and installation.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience developing custom tooling, fixtures, and functional parts using additive manufacturing, and managing printing services.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a creative and innovative environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Ford Production Systems and standards.
• Experience with 3D printer operation, process optimization, material science for additive manufacturing, and relevant software (e.g., CAD, CAM, slicing, simulation).

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 builderor 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.

This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Domestic relocation is available for this position. 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. 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.

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