Manufacturing Program Engineer

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.

Manufacturing Architecture, Program Engineering & Delivery (APD) 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
• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior, Vehicle Engineering)
• 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 Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives
• Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs
• 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 (Gantt Charts, Critical Path Assessment, Master schedule 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 (Six-Sigma, Global 8-D 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 etc.) to assess product compatibility with assembly processes to understand potential tooling and layout changes

We 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!

We offer a work life that works for you, including a variety of benefits:

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