Engineering Jobs in Mi

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Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?
At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Lactalis is the world leader in dairy-a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We're building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

Do you have curiosity of how things work? Do you love to solve problems and continuously improve? As a Packaging System Engineer (SE) in our Reed City, MI yogurt plant, you will take ownership of your assigned filling and packaging systems and work with the team to continuously improve performance. You will provide technical leadership for the equipment and processes on your systems. The SE is responsible to identify, develop, and lead execution of solutions for performance improvements and capacity solutions through strong business partnership, strategic productivity, and continuous improvement efforts.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate clear understanding and execution of human and food safety practices in food manufacturing plant
• Demonstrate expertise in manufacturing information systems, quality metrics, analysis methods and procedures
• Leverage and advance system capability through people, process and technology
• Lead and support technical improvements on your systems
• Coach and provide technical expertise on problem solving and continuous improvement activities
• Provide leadership support for Technical Resources (including maintenance technicians, controls TECHs, etc.)
• Identify, vet and implement productivity solutions on your assigned lines.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Engineering/Maintenance to drive system improvements & reduce losses
• Lead development of future state of your systems and provide technical expertise in development of improvement plan
• Develop and champion a system vision, technical road map and capital needs to support Long Range Plan for your systems.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Ag/Food Process Engineering or related degree with extensive food manufacturing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective written and oral communications, strong listening skills, strong coaching/teaching skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and curious to dig into challenges to identify and correct root cause.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making, troubleshooting, communications, team management, and human relations skills
• Strong ability to interact with operators and mechanics as well as other departments in the plant and at corporate.
• Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction
• Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills
• Have ability to multi-task, prioritize your work and make data driven decisions
• Ability to read and develop equipment and process flow diagrams
• Ability to work well with computer Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Have a working knowledge of plant manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years in relevant food manufacturing with Engineering experience
• Experience working in dairy manufacturing.
• Experience with food packaging materials
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

Plans and oversees engineering activities and projects within the department. Develops and directs teams to design, optimize, and implement new manufacturing processes and equipment into production. Drives continuous improvement efforts in process design, cost savings, quality improvements, and resource utilization.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

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• Responsible for engineering projects, incorporating newest manufacturing technologies & methods, resolving engineering problems, and improving existing manufacturing processes/equipment.
  
• Responsible for upstream equipment qualification deliverables (URS, FAT, SAT, etc.).
  
• Prioritize and communicate project priorities based on current business needs.
  
• Responsible for achieving product quality, productivity, and standard cost goals.
  
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards for product and personnel safety.
  
• Guide, direct, and coordinate facility moves, process transfers, and new equipment installations ensuring improved product quality, manufacturing efficiencies, production yields, and reduce product costs.
  
• Support nonconformance investigation.
  
• Responsible for identification and communication with external machine builders and systems integrators.
  
• Support manufacturing objectives as specified by the management team by promoting investigation, inventiveness, creativity and solutions to various process, implementation, and material flow/control problems.
  
• Communicate new ideas, technology advances, and opportunities to management team for review, evaluation and action.
  
• Responsible for developing and maintaining department expense and capital budget(s).
  
• Create and maintain a safe environment. Ensure legal requirements and safety policies are enforced.
  
• Assist in special projects as needed.
  
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as requested.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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• Ability to work with flexible and changing production schedules.
  
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with others, and work well within cross-functional teams and across multiple sites, as applicable.
  
• Self-motivated and have the ability to manage projects and problem solve on a regular basis.
  
• Highly organized with strong project management and technical abilities.
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies that will help build a positive manufacturing environment.
  
• Ability to communicate with machine builders and system integrators.
  
• Strong negotiation skills required.
  
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications (Word/Excel) are required.
  

Minimum Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field or equivalent.
  
• Minimum 10 years of experience within a manufacturing or process development environment, preferably within the Medical Device Industry.
  

Quality Requirements:

Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

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• Ensure compliance to all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
  
• Must have the education and experience to understand and comply with U.S. and Worldwide medical device regulations (As applicable to your job function).
  
• Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.
  
• Adopt the "Beyond Compliance Quality Culture" in the work environment; always meet and exceed requirements.
  

Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions:

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• Ensures environmental consciousness and safe practices are exhibited in decisions.
  
• Duties are performed in an office/manufacturing/warehouse environment. May require the use of personal protective equipment as dictated by the work area.
  

The physical demands described here are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The salary range for this position is between $94,000-$118,000/annually depending on experience and location, with a 5% STIP bonus

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

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• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

The R&D Test Engineer is responsible for being the lead in development of test methodology and test plan development supporting the verification and validation testing for medical devices, including improvements. This position will also support the authoring and execution of test protocols. This position is an individual contributor role.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

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• Translate Design Requirements into Design Verification and Validation (V&V) Testing
  
• Own Test Method Validation (TMV) for novel testing approaches
  
• Design test setup and methodology for product testing
  
• Own novel complex protocol development
  
• Lead test failure investigations and document deviations
  
• Chair cross-functional reviews for protocols, test reports, and deviations
  
• Research different test methods and standards
  
• Advise and support improvements to verification and validation SOPs and tools
  
• Write work instructions, protocols, reports
  
• Perform other product development and laboratory tasks on an as-needed basis
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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• Meet the qualifications of the job through education, training, or prior experience
  
• Experience with current industry practices for performing and documenting verification
  
• Ability to communicate within the discipline and with others who are perhaps not as technically trained
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and share deliverable responsibilities among the team
  
• Work in an organized, methodical manner
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
• Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
  
• Able to take precise measurements
  
• Able to solve problems
  
• Able to troubleshoot
  
• Able to analyze & interpret data
  

Minimum Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree in R&D or Engineering preferred
  
• 3-5 years' experience in R&D or related field
  

Quality Requirements:

Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance with all quality requirements.

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• Ensure compliance with all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
  
• Must have the education and experience to understand and comply with U.S. and Worldwide medical device regulations (As applicable to your job function).
  
• Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.
  
• Adopt the "Beyond Compliance Quality Culture" in the work environment; always meet and exceed requirements.
  

Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions:

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• Use of computer and telephone equipment and other related office accessories/devices to complete assignments
  
• Able to lift to 15 lbs.
  
• Ability and willingness to travel to outside test labs to execute/support any offsite lab testing activities
  
• Wear face masks and PPE wherever required.
  
• Integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of work and maintaining compliance to all environmental, health, and safety requirements
  
• Ensure review of all processes and activities for potential environmental improvements and implement necessary changes as applicable to the job function.
  
• Must have general understanding, at a minimum, of Getinge Environmental Policy.
  
• Consider environmental legislation and regulations as a minimum requirement
  
• May require sitting or standing for long periods of time depending on the project.
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$90,000-$105,000/annually + 4% STIP

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.

Job Title: Press Brake Operator
Corporation: Rite-Hite
Department: Operations
Reports To: Production Support Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Clare, MI

Purpose

Set up, program, and operate CNC Press Brake machines to produce high-quality parts according to engineering and customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Press Brake machines in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Program CNC controls using information provided on prints.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists.
• Verify that materials are correct in type and dimension before bending.
• Calculate blank sizes, bend locations, appropriate tonnage, and tooling for each part.
• Utilize work orders and QC packets to complete jobs accurately.
• Detect and correct equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance components; report issues to maintenance/management.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints.
• Verify machine settings and tolerances to ensure precision and quality.
• Perform quality checks before sending parts to the next operation.
• Use measurement tools (tape measure, caliper, micrometer) to verify work.
• Maintain the press dies and punches, keeping them free of debris and damage.
• Collaborate with engineers, production staff, or supervisors to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in products and processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
  • Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of related manufacturing or CNC Press Brake experience required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints.
  • Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and work with varying procedures and instructions.
  • Skilled in the use of standard measurement tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
  • Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle materials, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.
• Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and loud noise.
• Frequent exposure to vibration, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, and outdoor weather.

What We Offer

At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

What you'll do...
• Lead Project Development Writing and process of collecting and evaluating data in sound business cases.
• Coach, Counsel and Teach the team's Engineers & Supervisors to handle and lead process improvement, continuous improvement, and capital investment projects.
• Coordinate the resources and activities of ME organization to meet the production schedule within budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Participates in production scheduling, staffing, procurement and maintenance of equipment, quality control, inventory control, and the coordination of production activities with those of other departments.
• Analyzes the plant's personnel and capital resources to select the best ways of meeting the production quota.
• Monitors the production run to make sure that it stays on schedule and correct any problems that may arise.
• Promotes and ensure constant improvement in the ME organization toward the common goal of improving product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure.
• Ensures department complies with government/industry standards.
• Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-up.
• Facilitate start-up / shift to shift meetings.
• Evaluate and deliver FTPM measurable.
• Promote and support Small Teamwork Groups
• Champion constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate the bottlenecks.
• Ensure deliverables are aligned with VIM Action Matrix, 5-year plan, JPH Package
• Establish the goal of maximizing equipment effectiveness to improve productivity.
• Review/approve PM activities.
• Address department Health and Safety concerns
• Review department safety measurables & coordinate improvement activities
• Drive Safety, Quality. Cost, Delivery, Morale, Environment
• Manage to budgets.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

• Ability to interact with all employees in the organization.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work as a team.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, empower and develop employees.
• Demonstrated conflict management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills.

• Ability to work closely and successfully with others in order to deliver results.
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other
• 5+ years' experience in maintenance/ engineering management in production facility
• 2+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing processes
• 2+ years of experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles
• Microsoft Office/ 365 Expertise (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other
• 1+ years of experience in Battery Pack manufacturing application processes
• 2+yr Knowledge with Fanuc Robot systems
• 2+ years of experience with Siemens PLCs
• 2+ Knowledge of constraint management principles
• 2+ Safety and Quality experience preferred.
• 2+ Knowledge with SAP Enterprise Asset Management System software
• Six Sigma certification

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 the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your 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 of 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 days, 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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions 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.

This position is a salary grade 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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. 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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Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we're not just assembling battery systems; we're leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What you'll do...

• Maintenance Work Planning & Scheduling:
  • Lead the detailed development, coordination, and control of maintenance and project work packages to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution, particularly during facility ramp-up and ongoing operations.
  • Develop and maintain integrated schedules for preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, including weekend and shutdown plans, utilizing advanced planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Maximo, SAP).
  • Create comprehensive work packages detailing procedures, permits, required materials, resource allocation, and craft-specific task sequences.
  • Conduct field walkdowns to confirm job scope, work boundaries, safety conditions, and material readiness, ensuring plans are executable and align with plant procedures.
• Asset Management & Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify spare parts and develop initial preventive maintenance (PM) job plans for new equipment, continuously reviewing and improving existing job plans based on equipment failures, feedback from skilled trades, and engineering input.
  • Assess and understand risks during the repair process, developing equipment validation plans post-repair to ensure reliability.
  • Lead and coach teams in leveraging machine monitoring tools to identify and eliminate production constraints, driving continuous improvement (SQDCPME) initiatives.
  • Participate in MOS meetings to analyze equipment failures and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities.
• Coordination & Data Management:
  • Coordinate multi-discipline work planning activities across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control (I&C), and facility workstreams.
  • Interface with engineering, operations, and other relevant teams to validate scope, field conditions, and ensure work readiness.
  • Ensure accurate data entry and status updates in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Maximo, SAP) to support real-time schedule forecasting, outage coordination, and KPI reporting.
  • Generate comprehensive reports and metrics on planning progress, schedule compliance, and work package readiness for leadership and stakeholders.
• Compliance & Operational Support:
  • Apply formal change management protocols to address scope, schedule, or resource deviations while maintaining configuration control.
  • Ensure strict adherence to all government, industry, and Ford corporate safety, health, environmental, and quality standards throughout all planning activities.
  • Synchronize resources and activities required for problem-free equipment start-ups and shutdowns.
  • Be flexible and willing to assist with other job functions and departments as needed, including back-filling other roles, to support overall facility operations.
  Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3+ years of demonstrated maintenance leadership experience, directly managing teams and indirectly influencing cross-functional groups to achieve objectives.
• 3+ years strong working knowledge and proficiency with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Maximo, SAP PM) is essential.
• 3+ years ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in maintenance work planning within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a battery pack manufacturing facility or a similar highly automated process industry.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including cost estimation, earned value, scheduling logic, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA processes.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment.
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified.
• Knowledge of constraint management principles.

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!

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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. 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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At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

• Lead and coordinate the strategy for new product launches, ensuring seamless Material Planning and Logistics integration with manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product development, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to define and align the forward model strategy.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Develop and implement process improvement plans, methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and best practices for achieving operational excellence.
• Monitor and evaluate performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership on areas for improvement.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to teams, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to address operational challenges and improve overall process performance.
• Facilitate change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and strategies.
• Create and deliver training programs to ensure teams understand and adhere to new strategies and process improvements.
• Analyze market trends, technology advancements, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions and drive forward model planning.
• Develop and manage the roadmap for continuous improvement, setting clear milestones and tracking progress.
• Act as a subject matter expert in process optimization and provide guidance on process design, re-engineering, and implementation.
• Track and report on KPIs related to product launches, process efficiency, and continuous improvement efforts.

What you'll do...

• Lead MP&L system design and implementation, ensuring alignment between operational requirements and enterprise-wide manufacturing processes.
• Conduct forward-model studies to support capacity planning, production strategy, and long-term material flow optimization.
• Coordinate Engineering BOM (eBOM) to Production BOM (pBOM) conversion, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and seamless integration into production systems.
• Oversee MP&L ECC (Engineering Change Control) processes, maintaining configuration integrity and supporting timely change deployment.
• Supervise the MP&L industrial engineering scope, including workload analysis, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end material flow engineering, optimizing logistics, line-side delivery, packaging, and warehouse-to-plant interfaces.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in process improvement, strategic planning, and new product launches in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• 1+ years of experience with performance measurement and KPI development.
• 1+ years' experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams through the continuous improvement efforts.

Even better, you may have...

• Masters or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in forward model strategy development and implementation.
• 1+ years' experience manufacturing or material planning and logistics.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is highly desirable.
• Strong project management skills and experience with Agile or similar methodologies.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 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 salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

  
  Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

  For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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. 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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VP, Operations– Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing – Private Equity

Our client is a leading private equity backed manufacturer of highly engineered components for defense and aerospace primarily serving large aerospace OEM’s and blue-chip defense contractors. The company is highly regarded for its innovation and engineering capabilities and is currently experiencing significant growth through organic means, with acquisitions playing a key role for future growth. The company is seeking to recruit a dynamic and hands-on VP, Operations who will wear multiple hats as they drive operational improvements across the organization and scale production and engineering capabilities for growth.

We are seeking a proven operations leader with demonstrated success driving operational excellence through the introduction of best practices and process within a highly entrepreneurial environment. This individual will have previous aerospace, automotive or medical device manufacturing experience working with OEM’s and prime contractors. Background experience in Lean process improvement, Continuous Improvement and other systems such as TPS or Six Sigma is a significant asset, as is highly engineered precision machining manufacturing. This position requires a hands-on executive who spends time on the shop floor and has the ability to lead transformation with a strong focus on performance improvement, quality and data driven decision-making.

An attractive compensation package is on offer that will include bonus opportunities and equity participation.