Sealing and Water Test Manufacturing Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

95d • Hybrid

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. Seeking candidate to fulfill an opening as a Vehicle Operations Engineering (VME) Final Assembly Engineering (FAE) Static/Dynamic Sealing and Water Test Engineer. Selected candidate will be responsible for driving Static/Dynamic Sealing, Joining and Water Test design and manufacturing strategies on current and future model programs.

Requirements

• An Engineering Bachelor's degree in a related area (Mech. Eng., Elec. Eng., Manuf. Eng.) or similar discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 5+ years of experience in exterior ornamentation/static sealing/dynamic sealing.
• Experience in all program phases from PS to Launch.
• Three major programs (UP / UN > 4) or discipline equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Dynamic Sealing / Static Sealing / Joining / Water Testing (3+ years).

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Engineering.
• Strong evidence of a commitment to technical growth through formal and continuing education.
• Demonstrated capability in applicable skills with a record of delivery at program level.
• Recognized as having technical expertise in automation equipment.
• Demonstrated capability and willingness to teach/coach/mentor others.
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong presentation and writing skills, an ability to work in a team environment.
• A demonstrated ability to serve as a mentor and a willingness to assume a leadership position in the organization.
• Registered Professional Engineer is Preferred.
• Engineering Master's Degree in a related area (Mech. Eng., Elec. Eng., Manuf. Eng.) or similar discipline is Preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative & capability to share technical expertise to their peers to assure the delivery of product programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide VME FAE sealing/joining and water testing leadership as the 'Go-To Person'.
• Involvement with new model program advanced planning teams to drive design for manufacturing / design for assembly principles to support best in class static sealing and joining to reduce water intrusion in our vehicles.
• Provide consultation/coaching to program engineers at the pre-launch and launch phases of their programs.
• Champion and Develop strategy for future modernization and continuous improvement of assembly plant water test procedures.
• Provide technical guidance with respect to water testing.
• Benchmarking of best practices and processes (internal and external).
• Development of new technologies and Bill of Process for water test process/equipment in Final Assembly.
• Provide expertise in Product Design, Process Design and Component manufacturing related to sealing, joining and water testing.
• Respond to assembly plant and FAE program team requests for consultation for methods to improve their processes and assure a high level of process capability.
• Provide input on corrective and preventative actions for water leak design guides to prevent recurrence of issues to core teams.

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
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree