Manufacturing Engineer-Machining

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...

The candidate will be responsible for the specification, design, validation, runoff, installation, and launch of new and existing machining systems that produce engine and transmission components. These may include cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, transmission cases and other largely aluminum components. The candidate will work with a team of engineers and interact regularly with plant operations personnel and suppliers. They will be responsible for element sof the process including tooling, gauging, and overall process documentation.

The Manufacturing Engineer candidate will be a part of prismatic machining operations and will be responsible for delivery of projects supporting new and existing programs, as described in additional detail below.

In this position...

* Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem.

* Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.

* Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.

* Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.

* Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Assembly and Machining feasibility issues.

* Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.

* Lead machining and tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities.

* Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.

* Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.

* Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.

* Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).

In this position...

* Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem.

* Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.

* Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.

* Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.

* Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Assembly and Machining feasibility issues.

* Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.

* Lead machining and tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities.

* Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.

* Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.

* Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.

* Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).