Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our plans for the future of mobility, we have opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help define tomorrow’s transportation. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles.

We continually develop new technologies and processes to increase efficiency within our plants worldwide.

• Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.
• Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.
• Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants.
• Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues.
• Collaborate with multi-functional activities (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.).
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement. Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work.
• Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. Support tooling buy-off at vendor facility.
• Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements.
• Develop plant layouts and Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead/Manage key areas of VME for upfront feasibility processes between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS.
• Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy.
• Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned results.
• Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development.
• Document and present Lessons Learned to core teams to create or update manufacturing standards.
• Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico as required.

• You'll have
  • Bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent experience and education
  • 3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
  • 3+ years' experience with tooling, processes, and facilities
  • 3+ years' CAD experience

• Even better, you may have
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collection, etc.)
  • Knowledge in Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS
  • Water test, End of Line
  • Error proofing experience
  • Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well with cross-functional teams to develop consensus
  • Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design
  • Previous project management experience
  • Prototype design and development experience
  • Experience working with Tier 1 OEM Suppliers and partners
  • Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly

You may not check every box, or your experience may look different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

This position is a salary grade
1. This position is a range of salary grades 6-8. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer statement applies.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing