Material and Failure Analysis Engineer
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? 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. In this position... This critical role is in the Metallurgical Engineering Section of Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering. This group holds responsibility for manufacturing engineering of driveline metallic components and leads Product Development metallurgical specifications and analysis. The position will be based out of Dearborn and/or Livonia, MI but will require travel and field support at varying manufacturing facilities. This critical role is in the Metallurgical Engineering Section of Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering. This group holds responsibility for manufacturing engineering of driveline metallic components and leads Product Development metallurgical specifications and analysis. The position will be based out of Dearborn and/or Livonia, MI but will require travel and field support at varying manufacturing facilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead metallurgical equipment specification, design, build, installation and launch including low pressure carburization furnaces, atmospheric carburization furnaces, induction hardening equipment, shot peening equipment, associated material handling systems and metallurgical and materials analysis laboratories and equipment.
- Lead Product Development Engineer for driveline metallic components: o Print approval o Authorship and maintenance of applicable Materials Specifications o Representation of Metallurgical Engineering at CPMTs
- Interact and advise Product Development engineers on material and heat treat process selection and/or specifications of metallic components
- Provide assistance with prototype part and process development for materials and metallurgical processes (carburizing, induction hardening, laser welding, shot peening, polymer coatings, etc.)
- Lead and/or support Metallurgical Engineers working in Ford Metallurgical Laboratories with the following: o Failure analysis of metallic driveline components o Generating written reports and documentation of findings o Assisting with gear prototyping via material analysis and approval o Lead and/or assist with capability studies of metallurgical processes, supporting manufacturing teams to achieve product specifications and program deliverables o Helping with resolutions of manufacturing problems and challenges (tool life, residual stress, vendor support)
- Run SREA review and approval for Metallurgical Engineering related issues
- Work within multi-functional teams to achieve program targets relating to material cost reductions
- Assist component Product Development Engineers on Metallurgical Engineering related issues
- Act as Vendor support for Metallurgical Engineering related issues
- Ability to travel, work overtime and holidays when required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
