Almussafes can breathe easy. Ford of Europe announces this Tuesday that it will eliminate approximately 3,800 jobs in Europe, but company sources confirm that the impact of this cut in the Valencian plant will be minimal, since the jobs that disappear are mainly linked to engineering and product design. tasks that are not carried out in the Valencian factory.
In the breakdown of jobs that will be eliminated, the workplaces in the United Kingdom (1,300) and Germany (2,300) are the ones that will suffer the greatest cuts, although there are a hundred jobs that will be eliminated in the rest of Europe. There, yes, there could be an impact on the Spanish division of the company, but it will not necessarily have to do with Almussafes since it is expected that they will be positions linked to marketing and sales.
So, in total, by 2025 the automaker plans to reduce its engineering structure in Europe with 2,800 fewer jobs, changes led by the transition to 100% electric powertrains and less vehicle complexity.
They also explain that the company will maintain an engineering organization with some 3,400 positions in Europe, focused on vehicle design and development, as well as the creation of connected services.
The multinational explains that the plan announced today seeks to create a "lighter and more competitive" cost structure for Ford in Europe, so it will now start a dialogue with its "union partners" in Europe with the intention of achieving the reductions through a program of voluntary departures.
“We are completely reinventing the Ford brand in Europe. Unapologetically American spirit, spectacular design and connected services that will set Ford apart and delight our customers in Europe,” said Martin Sander, general manager, Ford Model E Europe. “We are ready to compete and win in Europe. Our first European-built electric passenger car will be unveiled this spring and is sure to turn heads.”
“To lay the foundation for a sustainably profitable Ford business in Europe, we need to act and change the way we develop, build and sell Ford vehicles. This will impact the organizational structure, talent and skills that we will need in the future”, he added.
