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Ford Motor Company Manufacturing Building and Facility Engineer in Ypsilanti, Michigan
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. What will you make today?
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...
The Facilities Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that a facility operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
What you'll do...
Ensure that the building, structures, and systems withing the facility are properly designed, installed, maintained, and operated. This role involves a range of tasks, including managing construction projects, overseeing the maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations, and implementing energy efficiency initiatives.
Work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including architects, contractors, maintenance staff, and regulatory agencies. Have a strong understanding of engineering principles, building systems, and construction processes.
Interface with contractors/suppliers/plant personnel for building and site operations, planning, and maintenance.
Implement and apply standard specifications to support building utilities and foundations to support process equipment.
Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate equipment installation during program reviews with all interested parties.
Participate in management program reviews and represent the Facilities and Infrastructure organization in commodity discussions.
Define the scope of Equipment Installation and contract appropriate resources to install after reviewing bids and awarding contract.
Direct activities of the Installation contractor or internal trades to install and power on equipment according to the required program timing.
Coordinate Process requirements with Ford Land activities to ensure facilities utilities support demands.
Working knowledge of a diverse skill set including, air handling, contamination elimination and prevention, power distribution, foundations, etc.
Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams.
Work with Federal, State and Local authorities, and coordinate necessary building permits and inspections.
Liaison with Ford Corporate Fire Protection to ensure adequate fire protection for operations to be compliant with AON Insurance Underwriters
Liaison with Ford Land/IFM to ensure adequate building maintenance operations are met.
Obtain Architectural drawings and Certified Stamped drawings as required for any non-Ford Land delivered, structural, fire protection and coordinate validation testing.
Maintain all facilities layouts/drawings.
Coordinate structural lifting device certification per Ford PTME Standards
Plan, prepare, organize, and oversee shutdown and maintenance activities.
Procure any Installation material, equipment rentals, and Infrastructure required to support project delivery and maintenance/facilities operations.
Coordinate and track Program Facilities Funding and maintain financial checkbook. Support as needed Program studies and financial requirements
Project writing for plant infrastructure improvements.
Manage, support, and supervise all aspects of plant building maintenance and construction activities for both UAW and outside contractors using SQDCPME principles.
Represent the company in daily interactions with UAW business and Labor Clearance meetings
You'll have...
Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or civil Engineering.
3+ years of facilities engineering experience.
Self-starting, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational, and people skills.
Comfortable with working overtime as needed to support projects.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage technical aspects of the position.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Ability to read / understand construction and installation drawings.
Even better, you may have...
Degree: master’s degree in mechanical or civil Engineering
Strong manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production and facilities related equipment.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD software.
Experience with FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, 8D processes and problem-solving skills.
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
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.
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This position is a range of salary grades 6, 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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Requisition ID : 27868