Paint Production Process Coach Engineer (Sealer) , Ford at Blue Oval City,

　　Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center

　　Stanton,TN, United States (On-Site)

　　About The Job

　　Job Description

　　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?

　　Introduction to Blue Oval City

　　Ford is investing $5.6 billion to build its state-of-the art manufacturing facilities at Blue Oval City in West Tennessee. The Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center (TEVC) will produce the next generation electric trucks, with production beginning in 2025. On 3,600 acres, we are building our first mega campus in more than a generation – and it’s electric. This brand-new facility will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and will be among the largest automotive manufacturing campus in U.S. history. Like the iconic Rouge complex in Michigan, done a century earlier, Blue Oval City will usher in a new era for American manufacturing and will harness Ford’s global manufacturing expertise and innovative technologies. Blue Oval City embodies the transformational Ford+ plan for growth and value creation in combining existing strengths and new capabilities. Blue Oval City aspires to have 100% renewable energy, zero waste to landfill and reusing water to help make sure our planet is in it for the long haul.

　　For more information about Ford’s Blue Oval Plans, please Follow this link. (https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2021/09/27/ford-to-lead-americas-shift-to-electric-vehicles.html)

　　In this position ;

　　You will be part of a team responsible to drive and manage the Paint Sealer Processes You’ll utilize engineering principles to problem solve, support a team overseeing and optimizing the paint sealer operations and manage methodologies for continuous improvement at the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center (TEVC).What You'll do.....

　　Process Improvement: Identify areas in the paint sealer process that can be enhanced for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

　　Training and Development: Training, mentoring, and motivating team members in coordination, prepping, application and analyzing of Sealer processes. (manual & automated)

　　Quality Control: Ensure that pretreated vehicles or products meet the specified quality and safety standards. (Quality Operating System is followed)

　　Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce safety protocols to protect employees and the environment while working with paints and chemicals. Ensure that all required Safety & PPE mandates are followed, and hazardous materials are disposed per regulations.

　　Equipment Maintenance: Monitor and maintain paint sealer application systems/tools /equipment to ensure all function correctly ( dosing, filter, conveyor systems, tools on the vehicle, skids, sealer guns/nozzles, sealer robots…)

　　Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to paint sealer processes to make data-driven decisions for improvements.

　　Inventory Management: Keep track of sealer, nozzles, industrial materials used for production as wipes,gloves , sanding paper etc.… supply inventory to ensure an uninterrupted workflow.

　　Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers, other areas as Bodyshop and other departments in paint as production, quality control, and maintenance to coordinate processes and address issues.

　　Reporting: Prepare and present reports on process performance, improvements, and areas for development to management.

　　Problem-Solving: Address any issues or challenges that arise in the paint sealer process and develop solutions.

　　Compliance with Regulations: Ensure that all environmental and safety regulations related to paint and chemicals are adhered to.

　　Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry best practices and technological advancements in the field of paint sealer processes for continual improvement.

　　You'll have.....

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Ability to work weekends, rotating shifts, and holidays while remaining flexible to support a four-shift Manufacturing/Maintenance operation.

　　Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing and/or automotive manufacturing environment.

　　Even Better You'll have…..

　　Bachelor's degree in engineering is highly preferred.

　　5+ years in an automotive or manufacturing leadership role is highly preferred.

　　Management or supervisory experience is highly preferred.

　　In-depth knowledge of paint production processes, pretreatment (PT&EC), chemical coatings, coated body inspection, manual and automated sealer applications, corrosion rheology, and sealer application equipment, such as manual guns and automated robots.

　　Knowledge and understanding of the use, maintenance, and cleaning of various hand tools, sealer guns/ nozzles, conveyor, and pump systems.

　　Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

　　Experienced in process optimization and cost reduction.

　　Understanding of environmental and safety requirements

　　Ability to achieve and maintain 5S working standards

　　Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with a history of delivering results.

　　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, 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.

　　For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://clicktime.symantec.com/15uBY4wXK2R6BqZvGYvoY?h=fRnqLICcDunwvusT-ogopllYbmmMgup4t5J_aOPRu8U=&u=https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

　　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.

　　Requisition ID : 23208