Mechanical Design Follow-Up Engineer - Body Construction Core Engineering

Job Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

In this position...

Lead and develop standards to ensure common Mechanical Tool Designs across all commodities and programs within Body Construction. You will provide the proficiency required to implement lessons learned, employee training, and Global Vehicle Operations Standards & Systems (GVOSS). This role involves fostering and mentoring BCE Engineers and OEMs through Design Profession Assessment (DPA) and Tool Design reviews to ensure production tooling meets GVOSS intent, is robust, and is appropriate for the application.

You will maintain process and launch expertise in tooling and process development, with the opportunity to specialize in advanced manufacturing areas such as Closures and Hemming.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Design Oversight: Coordinate Mechanical Tooling Design Kick-off meetings with suppliers and lead the mechanical design portion of supplier design reviews across various commodities.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure Mechanical Tooling meets GVOSS intent. Update the Mechanical section of GVOSS based on lessons learned and program feedback.
• Strategic Evaluation: Evaluate new mechanical tooling opportunities, manufacturing strategies, and testing protocols prior to incorporation into programs (e.g., leading shop trials).
• Technical Reviews: Review DPA/FIDES CAD models and sign off on End Effector concept designs.
• Systems Integration: Lead the evaluation of robot end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), racks, and products to ensure vision system requirements, tolerances, and targets are achievable.
• Supplier Management: Drive Tier 2 involvement and sign-off at the design phase. Ensure supplier tool builds and FTF (First Tool Finished) delivery schedules support program milestones.
• Cost & Efficiency: Review tool designs to identify cost efficiencies and achieve best-in-class Ford costing.
• Problem Solving: Lead 8D closure on issues generated through buyoffs and support tooling buyoffs at the integrator.
• Program Alignment: Ensure tooling consistency across all programs, managing deviations only when product accommodations cannot be made.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience with tooling, manufacturing processes, and facilities.
• Launch Experience: Participation in at least 2 major program launches.
• Software: 1 or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Analytical Skills: Strong data-driven mindset with proven problem-solving techniques.
• Core Trait: Passion for innovation.

Even better, you may have...

• Specialized Experience: 10+ years of experience specifically within Closure Manufacturing and Hemming Facilities.
• Technical Tools: Solid background with virtual manufacturing tools and FIDES/DPA CAD environments.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills for mentoring and supplier negotiations.
• Statistical Knowledge: Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collection, etc.).

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…