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We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary, Ford's first new greenfield site in over 50 years. As a key member of our start-up team at the Tennessee Truck Plant, 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 automotive manufacturing, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

At Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Truck Plant, 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 a teaming culture centered on high teamwork, high engagement, and a highly collaborative environment.

serve as a brand ambassador and good neighbor, by actively shaping and participating in our plant's community outreach initiatives, ensuring we remain an integrated and supportive community partner West Tennessee.

You'll have...

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or related technical field preferred).
• Professional Experience: 
  • 5+ years of experience in Maintenance or Engineering within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • 4+ years in a leadership or supervisory role, specifically managing engineers or technical teams.
  • Proven experience in production operations and assembly manufacturing processes.
• Technical Expertise: 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of sheet metal forming, die construction, and material behavior (metallurgy).
  • Practical understanding of mechanical and servo press systems.
  • Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Software & Tools: Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM systems and exposure to stamping simulation software (e.g., AutoForm, STAMP).
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to lead structured problem-solving initiatives using 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), or similar methodologies.

Even better, you may have... 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or other 
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles 
• Knowledge of constraint management principles 

• Safety and Quality experience preferred 

• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook) 

Skills and Capabilities:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to interact with all employees in the organization 

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including working knowledge of Six Sigma 
• 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 organizational skills 
• Ability to work closely and successfully with others to deliver results 

• A successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD leadership behaviors, combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication 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 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.     
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: https://fordcareers.co/LL6 

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. 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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The Team Manager - Tool & Die at BlueOval City - Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center (TEVC) will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from ground up. 

What you'll do...

• Safety & Environment: Enforce compliance with government and corporate standards (OSHA, Arc Flash, Pro-Tag). Lead proactive safety activities, including Pre-Task Analyses and Construction Service Safety audits, to ensure a zero-injury workplace.
• Quality & Improvement: Drive data-driven processes to improve First Time Through (FTT) and reduce scrap. Utilize Global 4D/8D processes to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Maintenance Strategy: Execute standardized preventive and predictive maintenance plans to maximize equipment effectiveness. Oversee the Maintenance Operating System (MOS) and deliver on Ford Total Productive Maintenance (FTPM) metrics.
• Launch & Delivery: Coordinate resources to support facility launch schedules and budgetary targets. Champion constraint analysis to eliminate bottlenecks, monitor production runs, and facilitate seamless shift-to-shift transitions.
• Cost Management: Manage departmental budgets and optimize Maintenance Cost Per Unit (MCPU). Oversee material control, including spare parts inventory and repair/rebuild programs, to ensure operational reliability.
• People & Leadership: Coach and mentor skilled trades teams to foster a "One Team" culture of accountability. Manage staffing, production scheduling, and policy deployment (SQDCPME) while ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.