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Engineering Specialist, Automation

Ford Motor CompanyKansas City, MO

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site

Job Description

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

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. What will you make today?

In this position...

You will have oversight of maintenance operations and the direct supervision of skilled trades assigned to support production and facilities.

What you'll do...

  • Ensure adherence to FAS08, OSHA and all applicable safety standard for skilled trades work teams
  • Oversee production controls systems and associated systems
  • Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)
  • Support / direct skilled trades/maintenance personnel to evaluate requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, throughput, and up time

o Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned) as well as interface and provide input to maintenance planning activities.

o Execute prioritized daily maintenance tasks (predictive, preventive and crisis maintenance)

o Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review Process

  • Ensure equipment start-up readiness for production
  • Lead oversight of controls and automation to include:

o Indirect supervision of electrical trades and electrical technicians supporting production and facilities operations.

o Robot, Automation and controls changes associated with process tooling and equipment. Includes programming and logic changes.

  • Evaluate contractor performance and safety behavior and operations as related to controls and automation
  • Liaise and supervise maintenance related vendors (parts supply & services) and ensures appropriate execution and that objectives are met.
  • Support and as needed supervise preventive maintenance schedules, preventive and predictive inspections, and repairs to minimize down time
  • Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)
  • Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment, optimize Automation and Controls systems for process tooling
  • Execute prioritized daily maintenance activities (predictive, preventive and crisis maintenance) obtaining full utilization of work force while optimizing available opportunities for all maintenance
  • Provide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planning
  • Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned).
  • Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends

In this position...

You will have oversight of maintenance operations and the direct supervision of skilled trades assigned to support production and facilities.

What you'll do...

  • Ensure adherence to FAS08, OSHA and all applicable safety standard for skilled trades work teams
  • Oversee production controls systems and associated systems
  • Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)
  • Support / direct skilled trades/maintenance personnel to evaluate requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, throughput, and up time

o Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned) as well as interface and provide input to maintenance planning activities.

o Execute prioritized daily maintenance tasks (predictive, preventive and crisis maintenance)

o Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review Process

  • Ensure equipment start-up readiness for production
  • Lead oversight of controls and automation to include:

o Indirect supervision of electrical trades and electrical technicians supporting production and facilities operations.

o Robot, Automation and controls changes associated with process tooling and equipment. Includes programming and logic changes.

  • Evaluate contractor performance and safety behavior and operations as related to controls and automation
  • Liaise and supervise maintenance related vendors (parts supply & services) and ensures appropriate execution and that objectives are met.
  • Support and as needed supervise preventive maintenance schedules, preventive and predictive inspections, and repairs to minimize down time
  • Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)
  • Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment, optimize Automation and Controls systems for process tooling
  • Execute prioritized daily maintenance activities (predictive, preventive and crisis maintenance) obtaining full utilization of work force while optimizing available opportunities for all maintenance
  • Provide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planning
  • Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned).
  • Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends

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FAQs About Engineering Specialist, Automation Jobs at Ford Motor Company

What is the work location for this position at Ford Motor Company?
This job at Ford Motor Company is located in Kansas City, MO, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Ford Motor Company?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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