Product Development Mechanical Joining SME
About The Position
Ford Motor Company’s Core Vehicle Structural Systems organization, which includes Body Structures, Frames, and Battery Tray Sheetmetal, is seeking a Core Mechanical Joining Engineer specializing in body structure and sheetmetal mechanical joining. The role serves as the primary mechanical joining subject matter expert within Product Development. The engineer authors and maintains joining standards and quality documents, including DFMEAs and Control Plans, engineering specifications, and Design Rules for Program Application teams, and develops new joining technologies for Structural Systems. Technologies include Flow Drill Screws (FDS), clinching, Self-Piercing Rivets (SPR), and Friction Element Welding (FEW). The position partners with the Mechanical Joining Lab and cross-functional teams to assess joint feasibility for future programs, new joint stack-ups involving gauge, grade, and material, cost-improvement actions, and ongoing production issues. The role is hybrid; candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub may be required to work onsite four or more days per week. Visa sponsorship is not available. The position is salary grade 7–8, with a stated salary range of $86,600–$166,200; final grade and salary depend on skills, experience, scope, responsibility, and market value.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related physical science field.
- At least 5 years of experience working with mechanical joining technologies.
- At least 5 years of experience using CAD and PLM tools, including CATIA and Teamcenter.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively with minimal oversight.
- Collaborative team player with experience delivering assignments within cross-functional teams.
- Hands-on engineering approach.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Experience launching adhesives and sealers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related physical science field.
- At least 5 years of experience writing DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Engineering Specifications, and Design Rules.
- At least 10 years of experience as a Joining Engineer or in a similar role.
- Experience supporting multiple automotive vehicle launches.
Responsibilities
- Author and maintain Design Rules and Engineering Specifications, updating them as required.
- Partner with Product Development Structures and Closures teams to develop feasible joint solutions for each program.
- Coordinate joint feasibility testing with Manufacturing, suppliers, and external test laboratories.
- Review and approve joint feasibility test results.
- Serve as the primary mechanical joining subject matter expert within Product Development.
- Collaborate with Research, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers to develop and implement new mechanical joining processes at Ford.
- Lead or contribute to resolving production issues with Vehicle Operations, Materials, Supplier Technical Assistance, and Purchasing, including stop-ships, Field Service Actions, warranty concerns, and material shortages.
- Incorporate lessons learned into quality documents.
- Develop new joining technologies in support of the Structural Systems team.
- Partner with the Mechanical Joining Lab to assess joint feasibility for future programs, new joint stack-ups, cost-improvement actions, and ongoing production issues.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
- Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
- 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.
- Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
