Die Process Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

47d • $125,362 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
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.
Define and deliver next-generation manufacturing processes in support of future-model vehicle programs. This job supports the engineering of stamping dies for Ford’s core sheet metal panels. Conduct early stamping process feasibility in an integrated CAD/CAE environment. Lead the creation of draw die CAD developments and construction release files for new model stampings. Update and maintain existing stamping die process information. Develop stamping die processes for new model parts, optimized for cost and quality, while meeting timing to achieve company objectives. Perform simulations of stamping processes for comprehensive formability evaluation. Optimize stamping processes through draw and line die simulations. Provide feedback to product design to correct stamping concerns through the launch of production. Support die design and tooling construction problem resolution. Domestic Travel Required up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or a related field and 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• 5 years of experience applying expertise in sheet metal forming to engineer and validate automotive Class-A/B closure panels, ensuring surface quality, manufacturability and structural integrity during die process development.
• 5 years of experience employing Autoform software to simulate and analyze sheet metal forming processes, identifying potential formability issues and optimizing die designs for production feasibility.
• 5 years of experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to interpret and validate design specifications for sheet metal components, ensuring compliance with dimensional and functional requirements.
• 4 years of experience using industry-standard CAD tools including Siemens NX to create draw development and binder geometry for stamping dies, supporting accurate tooling design and process planning.
• 4 years of experience designing and implementing die processes for stamping sheet metal parts using large and extra-large presses, optimizing for material flow, press capability, and production efficiency.
• 4 years of experience applying stamping die component specifications to support die process development and troubleshoot production issues.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver next-generation manufacturing processes in support of future-model vehicle programs.
• Support the engineering of stamping dies for Ford’s core sheet metal panels.
• Conduct early stamping process feasibility in an integrated CAD/CAE environment.
• Lead the creation of draw die CAD developments and construction release files for new model stampings.
• Update and maintain existing stamping die process information.
• Develop stamping die processes for new model parts, optimized for cost and quality, while meeting timing to achieve company objectives.
• Perform simulations of stamping processes for comprehensive formability evaluation.
• Optimize stamping processes through draw and line die simulations.
• Provide feedback to product design to correct stamping concerns through the launch of production.
• Support die design and tooling construction problem resolution.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior