Engineering Specialist-Dimension Controls

Ford • Chicago, IL

10d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Use company and industry standard processes and tools to plan, design, manage, and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering- Industrial, Electrical/Automation, Mechanical engineering
• 3 plus years of Experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Strong understanding of GD&T and dimensional inspection methods
• Experience with CMM, 3D scanning systems, Laser Gauge, CM4D
• Knowledge of SPC, MSA, and root cause methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Body shop/stamping/paint/subassembly experience preferred
• Safety and Quality experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Prior experience managing a unionized work force

Responsibilities

• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles
• Interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend responses
• Ensure gauge calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility
• Determine locators and measuring points - Maintain position of sheetmetal panels based on global structural and design standards for the build
• Verify tolerance/engineering specifications
• Work with Layout Inspectors and Data collectors for accurate CMM, scanning programs and handheld device measurements to ensure data integrity
• Review dimensional inspection reports (CMM, laser gauge, etc.) for accuracy and compliance.
• Review CAD models and prints to understand part geometry and nominal environment.
• Complete implementation and validation of corrective actions
• Develop dimensional/product/process control plans
• Define and conduct machine process capability analysis
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices,
• Control the critical inputs to the production process
• Support of daily production, working closely with production team to drive all engineering actions across the machining/assembly line
• Supports Maintenance Operating System (MOS) actions and team
• Manage the development of processes through engineering
• Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
• Supervise the activities of the dimensional control group, final fit area fit, and sheet metal repair team.
• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Maintain a versatility matrix that ensures technical coverage at all times
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines
• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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