Centralize and coordinate the technological innovation initiatives inside the Valencia Manufactuirng Site.
Ensure alignment and autonomy in technological innovation initiatives through the standardization and definition of common strategic objectives within the Alliance (EU/IMG) and ATP Innovation Environment.
Generate a vision of the future for the Valencia site in terms of emerging technologies aligned with the generation of technological and execution roadmaps using agile methodologies.
- Be part of the team to design and generate the Innovation Team that will support and deliver the Innovation Strategy
Lead the development and research in emerging technologies, through the development of PoC and Pilot projects.
Ensure agility and collaboration with the manufacturing functions in the development and implementation of technological innovation projects.
Align Ford Valencia's innovation strategy with Ford Europe, IMG and Ford Integral within ATP
Ensure that the technological transformation is aligned with the required cultural transformation.
The job will include Flexible Manufacturing Automationand Digital Manufacturing, under the supervision of the Spain Innovation Leader.
Flexible Manufacturing Automationwith focus on equipment: Advanced Robotics, Mobile Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Artificial Vision and 3D Printing.
Digital Manufacturing includes Manufacturing Data Analytics, Manufacturing Digitalization, Connectivity and Cybersecurity.
The position will report to the EU/IMG Innovation Manager and be matrixed to the Valencia Assistant Plant Manager
Responsibilities
Coordination:
Lead and coordinate the Valencia Innovation Team, including multiple innovation sections with their coordinators and plant SPOCs.
Generate an ecosystem with other partners to ensure the necessary flow of information
Strategic knowledge of new automation and digitization technologies to develop use cases for plant applications. Provide innovative solutions to the needs of the factory.
📌 Spain Innovation Manager (Valencia)
🏢 Ford
📍 Valencia