Packaging Engineering Supervisor (LAP)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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?

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.

In this position...

Packaging Engineering is seeking an Engineering Supervisor for North America. Qualified and desirable candidates will be comfortable with change and cross-functional challenges, excellent team players, and enthusiastic about best-in-world design solutions, new materials, and new methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you'll do...

• Lead a team of engineers to design, test, procure, deploy, maintain, and improve Ford packaging assets
• Aggressively identify and execute inbound freight cost savings through improved pack densities
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve launch issues and current model quality issues in the field
• Work extensively with Material Flow Engineering, Material Logistics, Global Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, etc. to achieve lowest cost solutions
• Work as a team with Material Flow Engineering to achieve overall MF&PE objectives (Fork Free, complexity reduction, automation, etc.)
• Mentor and develop direct reports to foster leadership, teamwork, technical ability, effective communication, and diverse perspectives
• Interface and present to all levels of company leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

You'll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Packaging Science, or Supply Chain/Logistics
• Ability to learn rapidly, adapt to change, and help others do the same
• A high-agency mindset, resilience, and ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• Capable of managing multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and aggressive timelines
• Superb written and verbal communication skills

Even better, you may have...

• Prior Material Flow Engineering experience, plant experience, or logistics experience is desirable
• Basic familiarity and/or experience with 3D CAD/PLM software is beneficial

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 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 childcare 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 more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 7 and 8.

Visa sponsorship is not 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 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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