Manufacturing Engineer - Interior/Exterior Trim

Ford Global Career Site • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. VOME is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants. The Manufacturing Engineer will be a part of this team and be responsible for the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ years of experience w/automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS
• Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line
• Error proofing experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior)
• Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume assembly operations
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of FAE feasibility issues
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem
• Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy-offs @ vendor facilities
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues
• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI)initiatives
• Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs)

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees