Job Description As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we're continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:We're seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We're looking to optimize our efforts in safety, quality, and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products. You will:
- Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.
- Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.
- 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 buy-off @ 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
QualificationsRequirements:- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
- 3+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities
- 3+ years' CAD experience
Preferred Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
- Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS
- Experience in one or more of the following: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line
- Error proofing experience
- Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability.
- Strong Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus.
Even better, you may have:- Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design.
- Previous project management experience.
- Prototype design and development experience.
- Experience working with Tier 1OEM Suppliers and partners
- Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly
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 changemaker, 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 parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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