Trial Engineer
Ford Motor Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Plays a crucial role in the successful execution and management of material trials across stamping facilities.
- Responsible for orchestrating the entire trial lifecycle, from proposal facilitation and master data coordination to material logistics, feedback collection, and cost reimbursement.
- Ensures seamless communication among stakeholders and supports the timely tracking of trial progress to optimize material validation and implementation processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Materials, Mechanical, Industrial), Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
- (Preferred) Master's degree in a relevant field.
- 3+ years of experience in project coordination, supply chain, material management, manufacturing operations, or a related technical role within an industrial or automotive setting.
- Proven experience in coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and timelines.
- Experience with material testing, validation, or trial processes is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with stamping operations or metal forming processes is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly conveying information to diverse audiences, including technical teams, logistics, and management.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments (e.g., Engineering, MP&L, Finance) and external suppliers.
- Proficiency in managing and maintaining master data, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive approach to identifying potential issues and collaborating to find effective solutions.
- Ability to understand technical specifications related to materials and manufacturing processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with project management software or ERP/MRP systems is an asset.
- Ability to effectively schedule, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, ensuring productive discussions and clear outcomes.
Benefits
- Preferred Degree: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Materials, Mechanical, Industrial), Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
- (Preferred) Master's degree in a relevant field.
- 3+ years of experience in project coordination, supply chain, material management, manufacturing operations, or a related technical role within an industrial or automotive setting.
- Proven experience in coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and timelines.
- Experience with material testing, validation, or trial processes is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with stamping operations or metal forming processes is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly conveying information to diverse audiences, including technical teams, logistics, and management.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments (e.g., Engineering, MP&L, Finance) and external suppliers.
- Proficiency in managing and maintaining master data, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive approach to identifying potential issues and collaborating to find effective solutions.
- Ability to understand technical specifications related to materials and manufacturing processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with project management software or ERP/MRP systems is an asset.
- Ability to effectively schedule, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, ensuring productive discussions and clear outcomes.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong analytical skills to collect and interpret trial feedback and cost data.
- Adaptability to respond to changing priorities and dynamic project requirements.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
project coordinationmaterial managementmanufacturing operationsmaterial testingmaterial validationtrial processestechnical specifications
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingproblem-solvingattention to detail