Engineering Specialist-Tool & Die

Ford Motor • Chicago Heights, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

Lead the development of stamping processes and progressive die strip layouts for new model parts optimized for cost and quality on a timely basis supported with other company activities to achieve company objectives. Provide knowledgeable liaison of progressive die part feasibility, strip layout development, die design, construction, tryout and buyoff for new model progressive stampings. Lead the creation of draw die CAD Developments and Construction Release Files for new model stampings. Lead the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA's) for new model stampings. Update and maintain existing die process information for the inclusion of improvements, service requirements and carryover modified part releases required for new model usage. Participate in and initiate cost requests for new model costing, evaluation of engineering proposals. Primary engineering support to N/C, machining, construction, tryout and buyoff of dies. Support Stamping Feasibility and Stamping Die Process engineering with die design investigations and deliver design solutions and product/process requirements to proposed Die Design Architecture. Develop detailed 3D Solid CAD models to define all Stamping Die engineering intent (Press information, automation, part load/unload, gripper locations, pad travel, CAM travel, typical design sections etc.) Design draw, trim/pierce & flange (including CAMs) for current model programs. Check vendor designs for compliance with Ford requirements and construction/production deliverables using Virtual Verification tools. Develop Generic Die Architecture models based on PDPD process and target facility. Review customer feedback and develop permanent corrective actions to improve die design quality. Work with Customers to improve process and die design deliverables in support of company quality/cost/timing objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree and/or Tool & Die Journeymen's Card
• 5+ yrs of related experience.
• Must have 2 years minimum experience in at least one of the following stamping areas: Die Processing, Progressive Dies CAD Draw Development, Die Design Die Construction, and/or Tryout.
• CAD skills required
• Proficient in reading stamping die designs, both manual and CAD.
• PFMEA proficiency required.
• MS Office proficiency required. (.XLS, .DOC, .PPT, and Outlook)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering degrees preferred
• Understanding of sheet metal FLD Reports and general sheet metal forming methods preferred.
• CATIA V5 preferred.
• Minimum 8 years Die Design experience for large automotive sheet metal panels.
• Minimum 5 years 3D solid die design experience in one of the following CAD systems: I-DEAS, UniGraphics, Catia.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Ford Motor Company Die Design & Construction standards (WDX).
• Experience in the use of Virtual verification tools such as Vis-Mock-Up, Smirt to check for die interference, automation clearance, Machining clearance, etc.
• Familiar with Patterns, NC Machining and Die Construction Practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of stamping processes and progressive die strip layouts for new model parts optimized for cost and quality on a timely basis supported with other company activities to achieve company objectives.
• Provide knowledgeable liaison of progressive die part feasibility, strip layout development, die design, construction, tryout and buyoff for new model progressive stampings.
• Lead the creation of draw die CAD Developments and Construction Release Files for new model stampings.
• Lead the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA's) for new model stampings.
• Update and maintain existing die process information for the inclusion of improvements, service requirements and carryover modified part releases required for new model usage.
• Participate in and initiate cost requests for new model costing, evaluation of engineering proposals.
• Primary engineering support to N/C, machining, construction, tryout and buyoff of dies.
• Support Stamping Feasibility and Stamping Die Process engineering with die design investigations and deliver design solutions and product/process requirements to proposed Die Design Architecture.
• Develop detailed 3D Solid CAD models to define all Stamping Die engineering intent (Press information, automation, part load/unload, gripper locations, pad travel, CAM travel, typical design sections etc.)
• Design draw, trim/pierce & flange (including CAMs) for current model programs.
• Check vendor designs for compliance with Ford requirements and construction/production deliverables using Virtual Verification tools.
• Develop Generic Die Architecture models based on PDPD process and target facility.
• Review customer feedback and develop permanent corrective actions to improve die design quality.
• Work with Customers to improve process and die design deliverables in support of company quality/cost/timing objectives.

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