Strategist

• Lead lean execution and training across manufacturing, including Lean Academy weeklong classes, Kaizens, and Kaizen report-outs
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping workshops and train-the-trainer programs
• Develop enterprise-wide Value Stream Mapping experts for plants and departments
• Ensure post-workshop actions are taken and closed; attend bi-weekly follow-up meetings
• Oversee cross-functional launch planning across engineering, product development, quality, logistics, and manufacturing operations
• Implement and evolve Lean Manufacturing strategies, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Bursts, and Lean Maturity Model
• Manage digitalization, Business Control Centers, and Digital Zone Boards
• Facilitate workshops in 5S, Model Area Development, Business Control Centers, and Lean Tools Training
• Collaborate with Digital Manufacturing Systems and Manufacturing IT to design predictive AI technologies for line-side digitization and issue response
• Manage station-level visual metrics and progress through structured loop iterations
• Serve as the central resource for best practices in launch integration, process validation, and digital tool deployment
• Support standardization of launch methodology across Ford’s global manufacturing sites
• Drive first-time quality and reduce launch risk through early process validation and physical readiness
• Improve time-to-market by eliminating bottlenecks and enforcing workstation-readiness best practices
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Lean Strategists
• Manage team performance, coaching, feedback, workload, and resource allocation

Lean Strategist

• Develop and document requirements for automotive system calibration
• Design and manage strategic system interfaces to enable component reuse and adherence to best practices
• Coordinate requirements development with related activities
• Support engineers with root cause analysis
• Capture and analyze empirical data
• Design tests to identify calibration improvement opportunities
• Identify and document system vulnerabilities and create mitigation action plans
• Track corrective actions
• Plan and execute the overall diagnostic development plan
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to diagnostic calibrators
• Develop and optimize diagnostic calibrations to meet performance and timing requirements
• Identify and procure resources for diagnostic calibration development
• Support resolution of vehicle, plant, durability/dyno, and customer issues
• Represent the diagnostic calibration team in program execution and strategy forums
• Perform in-vehicle calibration and testing, lab/bench/analytical activities, and performance verification
• Collaborate with algorithm/software and hardware engineers
• Participate in offsite development trips and onsite program team vehicle evaluations
• Follow all safety precautions and requirements

Strategist jobs in Michigan

Lean Strategist

Diagnostic Strategist – Electrification Battery Systems