Manufacturing Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
What you'll do...
Drive manufacturing-optimized and feasible designs into product development cycle to increase our efficiency. We are seeking results-oriented analytical engineers with a knack for innovation who continuously seek better and more efficient ways to build our vehicles. Advanced Program and Delivery (APD) is a cross-functional team responsible in planning and implementing new vehicle programs (end to end). In this role you will be working on an early vehicle model program in a fast paced, creative problem-solving environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Final assembly ( Trim- interior or exterior or Chassis-Powertrain, Brakes, Frames, Suspension, Subframes)
• Experience utilizing 3D CAD (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Proficient in Microsoft Tools.
• Open to travel
• Experience in PFMEA and failure mode avoidance.
• Ability to launch.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product design team to drive a lean manufacturing, assembly friendly feasible and efficient design for new model vehicles through detailed analyses.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Core Organizations on the development of the build sequence, installation processes, and tooling strategies for new product launches.
• Quantify manufacturing and facility impact to launch new model programs including facility, tooling, labor
• Identify and lead resolution of assembly feasibility issues.
• Collaborate regularly with the Product Development team to generate facility & tooling impact, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements
• Use virtual tools, such as AutoCAD, Vault, TeamCenter, and Vismockup to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for assembly operations.
• Write, modify and maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
• Review all product designs/concepts to ensure they adhere to our Global manufacturing requirements
• Evaluate "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs and support developing lessons learned from launches with ability to implement prevent reoccurrence actions.
• Attend benchmarking events and develop next-generation ideas to optimize for efficient production and ensure our competitiveness.
• Evaluate competitive vehicle information relative to manufacturing end items, sub-assemblies, components, and fastening and drive into program actions.
• Collaborate with multi-functional groups (Program Implementation Teams, Product Development, Marketing, Program Planning, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs) in early product planning workshops.
• Travel to our North American Assembly Plants for site reviews and to support future program launch.

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