Launch Manufacturing Engineer

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?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we’re known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You’ll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross‑functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.

• 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 (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities
• 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. In addition, support tooling design and buy‑off at vendor facility
• Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
• Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts
• Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs 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 within the organization 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 to either create or update Mfg. standards
• Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required – at least 80% during peak launch

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing) or similar technical degree
• 3‑5 years of experience in Manufacturing Final assembly (Trim‑ interior or exterior or Chassis‑Powertrain, Brakes, Frames, Suspension, Subframes)

• Designing and implementing tooling, process and facilities changes to support new product implementation on the plant floor in Automotive Industry facilities
• Leveraging statistics (control charts, data collection, etc.) knowledge to validate and monitor new product and process performance
• Utilizing AutoCAD software to develop production line layout changes to accommodate the new product
• Leveraging error‑proofing techniques (Poke‑Yoke, Fixtures, Cameras, Scanners) to improve process and product quality performance
• Experience using Program Management Techniques (Grantt Charts, Critical Path Assessment, Master schedule and etc.) to ensure flawless implementation of tooling and layout changes in the production line without jeopardizing program Time, Quality and Cost
• Leverage Problem‑Solve Techniques (6‑Sigma, Global 8D and etc.) to assess data and drive continuous improvement during new product implementation to achieve Time, Quality and Cost
• Utilizing virtual tools (Team Center, Solid Works, CATIA, CAD and etc.) to assess product compatibility with assembly process to understand potential tooling and layout changes

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

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid…