Ford Motor Company
Operations Lead
Job Description

What you’ll be able to do: Responsibilities:

 Manage day-to-day operations of the R&D department and ensure resources are in place for engineering and technician teams. Define, purchase, and install equipment and tools needed for R&D teams to do their jobs, and work with vendors to support prototyping and testing efforts. Evaluate operations for inefficiencies and implement improvements to increase efficiency and productivity. Assemble and debug test equipment hardware and control systems, and design and build test fixtures and assembly tools. Define requirements for lab spaces and equipment install and work directly with engineering and facility ops teams for install and bring up of lab equipment. Coordinate logistics operations between sites to ensure components and vehicles make it to desired locations, on time and in condition to continue development activities. Define and implement safety procedures and training to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, and work with EH&S and waste management teams to define best practices for handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Manage and run manual machine shop, including lathes, mills, and hand tools. Maintain tooling inventory, and ensure users are properly trained and using the shop in a safe manner. Build out prototyping infrastructure including rapid prototyping, manual and CNC machine tools


Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

2-year degree in Automotive Tech & Repair or equivalent experience.

5+ years of experience supporting electric vehicle architecture & integration development.

Strong background in mechanical prototyping, machining, and fabrication.

Experience with lab equipment installation and maintenance.

 Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


Qualifications

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and vehicle prototyping.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.

 A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
United States