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Ford Motor Company · 5 days ago

Chief Engineer, Operational Transformation Deployment

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a well-established global company seeking a Chief Process Engineer, Operational Transformation Deployment. This role is responsible for leading technical transformation efforts across the Industrial System, providing direction and oversight for process engineering solutions, and ensuring the successful implementation of operational improvements.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee and guide the delivery of specific transformation initiatives from inception to delivery

Provide technical oversight and guidance of the analysis of current operational processes and workflows, identification of bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and recommendation/implementation of specific process improvement by deep-diving technical investigations to diagnose complex operational issues, identifying root causes, and proposing innovative engineering-based solutions tailored to the process area

Provide technical oversight and guidance of the design, implementation, and sustainment of new workflows, systems, and procedures tailored to the needs of the process area

Collaborate closely with specific process owners and key stakeholders and operations teams to ensure buy-in and successful adoption of changes and to integrate new solutions, ensure technical sustainability, and manage the technical change process within the process area

Provide hands-on training and ongoing support to the teams directly impacted by the transformation

Establish and monitor technical performance metrics and KPIs relevant to the business unit's operations, ensuring that the inefficiencies are quantified and that implemented solutions achieve desired outcomes and tangible results

Qualification

Industrial Systems ExpertiseProcess ImprovementSolution DesignTechnical LeadershipLean Six Sigma CertificationProject ManagementCollaborationCommunicationAdaptability

Required

Industrial Systems Domain and Contextual Expertise: Profound understanding of key challenges and hands-on experience within the Industrial System process areas

Hands-on Technical Leadership: Proven ability to provide direct technical leadership, guide implementation teams, and troubleshoot complex technical issues in an operational setting

Process Improvement, Problem-Solving & Analysis: Exceptional analytical skills for complex technical process improvement and problem-solving at the operational level, with a focus on practical, implementable solutions. Proficiency in mapping current and future state processes and identifying areas for improvement by identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and root causes of performance gaps

Solution Design, Implementation & Execution: Strong skills in designing, building, implementing, and sustaining robust technical solutions that address specific operational pain points and deliver measurable improvements. Capable of fast-tracking and implementing changes directly impacting their specific operational unit

Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders within the process area and across the organization. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders within the process area and across the organization to ensure project success and adoption

Project Management: Ability to manage the technical aspects of transformation projects from conception to completion within a specific operational context, including technical scope, resources, and timelines. Ability to manage projects from inception to delivery, including planning, scheduling, and risk management

Adaptability & Agility: Ability to quickly adapt to the specific and evolving technical needs of the process area, driving agile and iterative technical development. Openness to iterations in project scope and ability to respond to specific, evolving needs of their business unit

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing), Computer Science, or a highly specialized technical field relevant to the business unit

10+ years of hands-on technical leadership experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or business transformation within a specific industry or operational domain

Proven track record of designing and implementing significant technical improvements within a specific operational environment