Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Systems (APD)

Ford • Dearborn, MI

10h • $72,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
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.
We’re seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We’re looking to optimize our efforts in safety, quality, and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.
Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.
Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.
Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants.
Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues.
Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities.
Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement.
Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work.
Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy-off at vendor facility.
Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts.
Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy.
Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results
Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update manufacturing standards
Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
• 3+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities
• 3+ years' CAD experience
• Experience with electrical systems
• Plant related experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
• Knowledge of the electrical systems in a vehicle
• Experience with electrical connectors and wire routing
• Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS
• Experience in one or more of the following: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line
• Error proofing experience
• Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability.
• Strong Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design.
• Previous project management experience.
• Prototype design and development experience.
• Experience working with Tier 1OEM Suppliers and partners
• Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.
• Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.
• Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants.
• Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues.
• Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement.
• Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work.
• Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy-off at vendor facility.
• Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
• Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
• Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy.
• Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results
• Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
• Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update manufacturing standards
• Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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