As Ford Motor Company begins production of its new fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1, Charles Binger takes leadership over the Cleveland facility as the new site manager, replacing Jan Allman who was named the plant manager at Chicago Assembly Plant.
In his new role, Binger will further Ford’s strategy to bring affordable fuel efficiency improvements to millions through EcoBoost technology, which provides up to 20 percent better fuel economy and 15 percent lower CO2 emissions compared with larger displacement engines while producing equivalent power output.
“As the first plant to manufacture EcoBoost engines, Cleveland Engine is an essential part of Ford's strategy to bring a new generation of fuel-efficient vehicles to consumers,” said Jim Tetreault, vice president, North American Manufacturing. “Charlie’s leadership will help deliver the same outstanding quality in our new engines that we've come to expect from the plant’s current products.”
Cleveland Plant No. 1 is Ford’s first facility worldwide to produce the new EcoBoost engines, while Cleveland Plant No. 2 currently produces Ford's proven 3.0-liter V-6 engines.
“The new technology that’s been invested in the plant is key to our ability to produce world-class powertrains," said Binger. "With a workforce that’s been highly-trained in quality processes and our flexible manufacturing systems, quality is built into the process from start to finish.”
Binger joined Ford in 1990, and most recently served as the Plant Manager at Dearborn Engine and Fuel Tank, the world's largest manufacturer of steel fuel tanks. In that position, he achieved best-ever safety, quality and cost performance at the facility. During his 19-year career, Binger has held positions at eight different Ford facilities, including four years at the Lima Engine Plant where he was a manufacturing engineer.
Binger holds a bachelor of mechanical engineering degree from Ohio Northern University and received his MBA from Ashland University.