Plant Vehicle Team; PVT Engineer- Sheet Metal Systems
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Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer
- Sheet Metal Systems
Job Description
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?
Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit
At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex , we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting‑edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability.
At Ford of Canada, we are shaping the future of mobility. We are seeking a dedicated Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer specializing in Sheet Metal Systems to join our team at Oakville Assembly Plant as we launch the highly anticipated Ford Super Duty truck.
As a PVT Engineer, you will serve as the ‘first line of defense’ for quality, focusing on body structure, closures, and sealing systems. You'll collaborate across global product development teams, manufacturing operations, and suppliers to deliver industry‑leading quality.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Quality Ownership & Continuous Improvement
Own sheet metal and stamping quality objectives (R/1000 and CPU); resolve chronic and new warranty concerns
Lead IRIS warranty analysis for stamping defects (splits, cracks, wrinkles, dimensional variation, surface quality)
Conduct root cause analysis addressing forming processes, tolerance stack‑up, tooling wear, material variability, and assembly‑induced distortion
Lead Variability Reduction Team (VRT) activities and utilize Ford manufacturing systems (GQRS, FPS) to meet quality standards
Problem Solving & Technical Analysis
Lead cross‑functional teams to resolve sheet metal concerns and drive sustainable process improvements
Prepare structured problem‑solving documentation (8D, A3, 5‑Why, Fishbone) using SIMPSN system
Analyze stamping process metrics (press tonnage, draw depth, spring back, CMM data) to optimize processes
Apply GD&T and tolerance stack concepts to support robust fixes
Plant Support & Issue Resolution
Represent Product Development during urgent containment activities (Stop Ships/Builds, quality holds)
Develop inspection and repair instructions for critical quality issues
Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to address EOL and FTT inhibitors
Provide on‑site support for quality campaigns, audits, and launch‑related build concerns
Change Management & Product Launch
Lead engineering commodity changes for sheet metal systems and manage cost reduction actions
Support Change Control activities by coordinating in‑plant trials for die changes, material modifications, and supplier changes
Support launch teams through OK to Buy (OKTB) and resolve post‑OKTB issues
Issue Engineering Alerts and initiate Engineering Concerns for product changes
Present findings in plant quality meetings (FQR, DQR, VQR)
Collaborate with die engineering and tooling suppliers to optimize stamping processes
Work with internal teams (Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Quality, STA) and external suppliers
Effectively elevate critical concerns through appropriate engineering forums
Qualifications
You’ll have...
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of diploma/degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).
Experience
Minimum 1…
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