Manufacturing Architecture and Program Feasibility Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

10d • 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with Utilizing 3D CAD and CAD management software to assess product with tooling designs.
• 2 years of experience with Reviewing existing Autocad plant layouts and developing new layouts with manufacturing plant environment consistent with program requirements.
• 1 year of experience with Documenting new assembly process steps and sequence, generating operator instructions and modifying existing instructions.
• 1 year of experience with Updating Process Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) for new program product content.
• 1 year of experience with Generating station level studies for cycle time, robot reach, and gun accessibility for new product content using CAD simulation tools including at least one of the following: Teamcenter, Process Simulate, NX, Solidworks, Catia, FIDES, or Robcad.

Responsibilities

• Manage key areas of upfront Body Construction feasibility process for vehicle programs.
• Ensure all milestones are met on time within quality targets.
• Drive product / process alignment on all requirements.
• Drive labor efficiency, complexity reduction, and end item parts to the main line during new model planning and development.
• Coordinate efforts to review program-based manufacturing issues, align on corrective actions, and cascade to affected areas.
• Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams to ensure aligned results.
• Support resolution of major product and plant high hurts to help mitigate launch risks.

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: Mid Level