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Ford Motor Company · 20 hours ago

Machining and Casting Engineering Director

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Ford Motor Company is a leading automotive manufacturer, and they are seeking a Machining and Casting Engineering Director. The role involves developing manufacturing strategies, collaborating with design teams, and leading a diverse group of engineers to optimize machining and casting processes.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Strategy Development and Formulation: A primary responsibility is to support the development of the department’s long-term strategy. This involves assessing the current organizational performance, analyzing market trends, and evaluating competitor activities to identify both opportunities for growth and potential threats. The preferred candidate would be tasked with formulating actionable strategic plans and road maps that align with the company's vision and objectives

Research and Analysis: The preferred candidate will conduct in-depth research and analysis of operational effectiveness, internal processes, and stakeholder needs. He/She will gather and scrutinize market data, customer behavior, and competitive landscapes to provide insights that inform strategic decision-making. This analytical rigor helps in understanding the business environment and identifying areas for improvement

Implementation and Execution: Beyond planning, the preferred candidate is crucial in translating strategies into action. He/She would be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing proposed recommendations and projects. This includes aligning departmental goals, processes, and resource allocation with the overarching organizational strategy, often by leading and facilitating cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adjustment: Monitoring the progress of strategic projects and initiatives is a continuous responsibility. The preferred candidate would assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies by evaluating outcomes and key performance indicators (KPIs). Based on performance data, he/she would make necessary adjustments to plans to optimize results and ensure alignment with business objectives. He/She would also identify and manage potential risks to strategic initiatives

Communication and Stakeholder Management: Effective communication is vital for the Machining and Casting Engineering Director. He/She would present findings, projections, and recommended actions to senior leadership, supporting their decision-making processes. He/She would also communicate strategic insights and plans to various stakeholders across all levels of the organization, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders is key to gaining buy-in and driving strategic success

Continuous Improvement and Innovation: The preferred candidate is constantly looking for ways to improve existing business strategies and identify new business opportunities. He/She would contribute to fostering a culture of innovation, developing new products, services, or business models that provide a competitive advantage and drive sustainable growth

Qualification

Machining processesCasting developmentDimensional Control PlanHeat treatmentSupplier selectionManufacturing design collaborationPresentation skillsCollaboration with design teamsGlobal manufacturing experienceCasting process developmentTroubleshooting customer issuesAutomotive component launchMentoring

Required

Must have experience with a wide range of machining processes (aluminum, cast iron and steel automotive components for engines, transmissions and axles or equivalent) and experience with fixturing and durable and perishable tooling

Must have a proven record of balancing compressed timing, investment efficiency, high quality, leading a wide range of personalities and other competing priorities

Should be capable of mentoring low and high seniority employees with value and support

Must have experience with heat treatment (quenching, normalizing, carburization, induction hardening, etc.) and understand potential pitfalls and countermeasures for quality and furnace equipment health

Should have firsthand experience with NMLCC (New Model Launch of Complex Castings) or equivalent process

Experience with core pin development for downstream machining

Working level experience trouble-shooting customer issues (Dimensional issues, Noise/Vibration/Harshness and Contamination or Leakage)

Must be able to cite examples of collaboration with design teams for improved design for manufacturing

Proven capabilities working with global manufacturing teams

Must have proven experience in Dimensional Control Plan development and leadership and evaluation of prototype results for geometry, metallurgy and testing in both casting and machining (leak test, CMM's, bench gauges, etc.)

Production Area Manager or equivalent span-of-control experience in operations

Demonstrated ability for supplier selection and negotiations

Experience in manufacturing-product design collaboration Process

Experience with Bill of Process/Bill of Design and Manufacturing Design and Process Standards

Strong skills in presentation materials for leadership

Preferred

Ability to understand and facilitate Magma casting simulation software or equivalent during casting CAE application for tool development for feasible prototype castings (wall thickness analysis, draft analysis, parting line locations, fillet and radii analysis during solidification)

Working level experience in a foundry is a plus

Familiarity with casting process development (fill time, gate area required, vent area required, part orientation and gating, and runner placement)

Experience in casting post processing (de-gating, trimming, straightening, leak testing, machining)

Ability to understand and facilitate CAE application for machine tool development and casting die design is a plus

Experience with casting various aluminum and cast-iron alloys is a plus

Experience with steel forgings processes and forging troubleshooting is a plus

Experience with Siemen's Engineering tool suite and ability to cite usage for engineering efficiency

Working level experience trouble-shooting casting customer issues (porosity, cold-shuts, etc)

Ability to Support Worldwide Casting Manufacturing Standards (WCMS) assessments of suppliers is a plus

Automotive component launch milestone and deliverable experience