Manufacturing Engineer - Fastening, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford•Marshall, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP) Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles. Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries. Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects. Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow. Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc. Manage and direct statistical process control activities. Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis. Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently. Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers. Develop and manage joining techniques, materials, and technologies Implement joining control plans and requirements. Function as the plant subject matter expert for all torque tooling. Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production. Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards. Program new installations of torque tooling Establish and manage Plant procedures for Residual Torque Equipment, Torque Test Benches, and Tool Tracker. Lead the Development of Online and Offline Repair Strategies involving Wireless Tooling Reporting to the Quality Operating System. Support the Development and Commissioning of Fastening Technology into our facility including Wireless Technology, Toolsnet 8 and Pulse Tool Technology. Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

Engineering Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, leadership, and communication skills
Capability to learn, use, and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing
4+ years' experience with manufacturing Fastening foundation with the ability to both learn and teach
Strong problem-solving abilities
Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Engineering
4 or more years Controls Engineering experience
Experience with Ford Tooling Suppliers - Atlas Copco, Stanley, Ingersoll Rand, Cleco, Etc.
Experience implementing or auditing manufacturing requirements, standards, and procedures
Knowledge and experience with fastening equipment, assembly equipment, or joint design strategy
Understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts (constraint analysis, productivity analysis)
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms

Responsibilities

build and lead an agile team
Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects
Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow
Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc
Manage and direct statistical process control activities
Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently
Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers
Develop and manage joining techniques, materials, and technologies
Implement joining control plans and requirements
Function as the plant subject matter expert for all torque tooling
Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production
Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime
Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards
Program new installations of torque tooling
Establish and manage Plant procedures for Residual Torque Equipment, Torque Test Benches, and Tool Tracker
Lead the Development of Online and Offline Repair Strategies involving Wireless Tooling Reporting to the Quality Operating System
Support the Development and Commissioning of Fastening Technology into our facility including Wireless Technology, Toolsnet 8 and Pulse Tool Technology