Manoj Patel
About Manoj Patel
Manoj Patel is a Battery Process Engineering Manager at Ford Motor Company, with extensive experience in the automotive industry, including roles in global controls management and engineering. He has worked at various companies, including Ford, ABB, and GE, and holds degrees in Finance and Engineering from Wayne State University.
Work at Ford Motor Company
Manoj Patel has held multiple positions at Ford Motor Company over a span of nearly two decades. He began his career at Ford as a MPS - General Foreman from 2001 to 2004. He then progressed to the role of Controls Engineer for the I4/I5 Engine Assembly from 1999 to 2002. After a brief period as a Lead Engineer in Crankshaft Machining from 2004 to 2014, he served as Machining/Controls Supervisor from 2014 to 2016. Following this, he worked as Program Leader & Controls Supervisor in Sanand Engine Plant, India, from 2016 to 2017. His last role at Ford before his current position was as Global Controls Manager from 2017 to 2021. Currently, he is the Battery Process Engineering Manager in Manufacturing since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Manoj Patel completed his high school education at Plymouth Canton High School, where he studied Science and Electronics, earning his High School Diploma from 1985 to 1988. He pursued higher education at Wayne State University, where he studied Finance and Engineering, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and an MBA from 1988 to 2003. He possesses expertise in various methodologies and tools, including DMAIC, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and ISO/TS 16949.
Background in Engineering
Manoj Patel has a diverse background in engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. Before joining Ford, he worked at FANUC America Corporation as a Field Service Engineer from 1993 to 1995 and at GE as a Controls Engineer from 1995 to 1997. He then transitioned to ABB, where he served as a Controls Engineer - Software from 1997 to 1999. His extensive experience in the automotive industry has contributed to his strong consulting background, particularly in finance and engineering.
Professional Experience in Manufacturing
Throughout his career, Manoj Patel has accumulated significant experience in manufacturing and controls management. His roles have included overseeing engineering processes and leading teams in various capacities. His tenure at Ford Motor Company has been marked by his involvement in critical projects that enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality. His current position as Battery Process Engineering Manager involves managing processes related to battery manufacturing, reflecting his ongoing commitment to innovation in the automotive sector.