Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Provide technical direction, execution, and oversight of tasks required for the design, development, and installation of production equipment and processes.
- Plan, design, develop, and implement assembly and test processes for new and existing products to ensure a flawless launch.
- Utilize lean methodologies and statistical analysis to ensure long-term capability and stability of new manufacturing equipment.
- Perform Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) activities for both existing and new technologies.
- Develop processes focused on improving yield, throughput, and ergonomics while driving scrap reduction and error-proofing.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with PLCs, motors, sensors, wiring, robots, frequency converters, and servos.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fulfill all manufacturing engineering requirements, including PFMEA, DFMA, flow charts, and control plans.
- Manage projects including equipment acquisition, system documentation, vendor selection, and operator training.
- Lead problem-solving activities such as 8D investigations and Six Sigma projects related to manufacturing issues.
- Coordinate the installation and validation of new equipment at manufacturing sites.
- Maintain awareness of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and evaluate their relevance to business needs.
Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
QualificationsYou'll have...
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
- 5+ years of work experience in a manufacturing environment, including assembly operations.
- Strong experience in developing foundation documents (DFMEA, P-Diagram, B-Diagram, etc.).
- Proficiency in CAD design software and engineering tools.
- Ability to manage manufacturing projects using Program and Project Management methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work various shifts and hours, including weekends, to support launch and production requirements.
Even better, you may have...
- Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, or Mechanical).
- Lean Six Sigma Certification.
- Advanced knowledge of laser welding processes, materials, and technologies.
- Experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
- General knowledge of metal machining/grinding processes and NC machine programming.
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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
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.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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