Process Engineer (Stators)

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

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.
GME (Global Manufacturing Engineer) is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants, powertrain & battery cell plants, and assemblies at component plants. The Manufacturing Engineer candidate will be a part of this team.
What you'll do…
Deliver Manufacturing and Quality Operating System requirements for Powertrain eMotor (Rotor/Stator).
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 manufacturing operations.
Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver an entire process.
Lead identification, resolution, and closure of eMotor, Assembly, Test, Controls, Ergonomics, Safety and other feasibility issues.
Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
Lead assembly and other start-up activities associated with commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support equipment trials at vendor facilities prior to shipment to Ford.
Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues, working closely with operations teams.
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 initiatives.
Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Purchasing, Facilities, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).

Requirements

• BSc, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, etc)
• 5+ years' experience in the Automotive Manufacturing arena, preferably as a Process Engineer working with eMotor Powertrain components (Stators/Rotors)

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to support and launch programs onsite
• 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
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: WERS, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIMs, Ariba/Aurora
• Error proofing
• Ability to travel (including extended travel) to assembly and component plants in USA, Canada, and Mexico required (uncommon)

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing and Quality Operating System requirements for Powertrain eMotor (Rotor/Stator).
• 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 manufacturing operations.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver an entire process.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of eMotor, Assembly, Test, Controls, Ergonomics, Safety and other feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
• Lead assembly and other start-up activities associated with commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support equipment trials at vendor facilities prior to shipment to Ford.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues, working closely with operations teams.
• 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 initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Purchasing, Facilities, 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 childcare 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