We seek a collaborative and results-oriented AGV/AMR Engineer to conduct comprehensive testing and validation of automated guided vehicle and autonomous mobile robot technologies. Responsibilities include benchmarking against Ford and industry standards, performing pre-implementation plant simulations, and collaborating with engineering teams to provide feedback for design improvements and optimized system performance. Join our innovative Manufacturing Technology Development team at ford. In this role, create and deliver innovative manufacturing technologies that add true business value in the areas of factory automation and digital customer experiences, leveraging the platforms of connected vehicle, connected machines, and connected people. * Collaborate with key stakeholders (PD, GME, MP&L, R&A and Manufacturing Operations) to identify, define and prioritize manufacturing technology development initiatives * Establish and communicate AGV/AMR roadmaps aligned to strategic Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Objectives and AGV/AMR Platform for external commercial use cases * Lead and contribute to all aspects of AGV/AMR technology Pilot and Production systems including Network Architecture, Navigation, Communications, IT systems interfaces and Functional Safety * Lead internal Ford and external Supplier cross functional teams to develop and deliver new manufacturing technologies through ideation, concept generation to Application Ready (AR); * Execute all manufacturing technology development projects in accordance to the Global Manufacturing Engineering Standard (GMES) - New Manufacturing Technology Development Procedure GMP02-704ME. * Apply system engineering approach with disciplined Six Sigma methodology and a data driven mindset on all manufacturing technology development projects. * Plan and schedule installation of prototype equipment, at Ford and non-Ford facilities, with Ford Land, UAW and Supplier Partners to enable Concept Ready (CR)/Application Ready (AR) testing prove-out. * Manage all aspects of manufacturing technology development projects portfolio administration inclusive of; * Budget forecasts, MEARS project submissions, Purchase Order placement, Invoice processing, MTD Financial Tracker Updates and MTD Manufacturing Innovation Projects Tracker Updates. * Prepare clear and concise technical presentation packages for joint review in MTD/Core Engineering Team meetings, MTD SAR meetings and Manufacturing Executive reviews. * Create core technology documentation and upload to information share site to facilitate knowledge transfer to Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) personnel and support technology replication across global manufacturing sites. * Participate actively in mentoring, coaching and learning cascade activities across the manufacturing engineering teams and serve as an advocate to foster a manufacturing innovation culture across the enterprise. * Collaborate with key stakeholders (PD, GME, MP&L, R&A and Manufacturing Operations) to identify, define and prioritize manufacturing technology development initiatives * Establish and communicate AGV/AMR roadmaps aligned to strategic Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Objectives and AGV/AMR Platform for external commercial use cases * Lead and contribute to all aspects of AGV/AMR technology Pilot and Production systems including Network Architecture, Navigation, Communications, IT systems interfaces and Functional Safety * Lead internal Ford and external Supplier cross functional teams to develop and deliver new manufacturing technologies through ideation, concept generation to Application Ready (AR); * Execute all manufacturing technology development projects in accordance to the Global Manufacturing Engineering Standard (GMES) - New Manufacturing Technology Development Procedure GMP02-704ME. * Apply system engineering approach with disciplined Six Sigma methodology and a data driven mindset on all manufacturing technology development projects. * Plan and schedule installation of prototype equipment, at Ford and non-Ford facilities, with Ford Land, UAW and Supplier Partners to enable Concept Ready (CR)/Application Ready (AR) testing prove-out. * Manage all aspects of manufacturing technology development projects portfolio administration inclusive of; * Budget forecasts, MEARS project submissions, Purchase Order placement, Invoice processing, MTD Financial Tracker Updates and MTD Manufacturing Innovation Projects Tracker Updates. * Prepare clear and concise technical presentation packages for joint review in MTD/Core Engineering Team meetings, MTD SAR meetings and Manufacturing Executive reviews. * Create core technology documentation and upload to information share site to facilitate knowledge transfer to Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) personnel and support technology replication across global manufacturing sites. * Participate actively in mentoring, coaching and learning cascade activities across the manufacturing engineering teams and serve as an advocate to foster a manufacturing innovation culture across the enterprise.