Manufacturing Engineer - Vision Systems, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford•Marshall, MI

5d•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. Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc. Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required. Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production. Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.) Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety. Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation. 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. Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems. Update program backups for automation Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems. Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements. 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
Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics, PLC Logic, and Controls
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
2+ years' experience with manufacturing
2+ years' networking and communication protocols experience
2D & 3D Vision systems for robot guidance, metrology, identification
Fanuc 3D Vision, MapVision, and/or AI Vision systems
2+ years' Experience with PLC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), HMI, VFD, Profinet, AutoCAD, C and RSLOGIX software and systems

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Engineering
4 or more years Controls Engineering experience
4 or more years of prior experience with advanced vision systems in an automated manufacturing facility
Prior experience in with Fanuc robots, ABB robots and Universal robots
Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles - Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin
Ability to understand networking and controls architectures
Understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts (constraint analysis, productivity analysis)
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience
Extensive knowledge of BME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc.
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
In-depth knowledge of a packaged application, and familiarity with domain knowledge

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
Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc
Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required
Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production
Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.)
Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety
Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation
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
Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
Update program backups for automation
Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems
Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
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