Stamping Die Design Analyst

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 10 years of die design experience or die design leader
• Extensive knowledge Ford WDX Die Standards and Ford die design deliverables
• Advanced knowledge of die construction and machining practices
• Understanding of die materials and treatment processes per application
• Knowledgeable in Teamcenter
• Knowledge of SMIRT and SMIRT deliverables for Construction Source
• Expert in Catia V5 assemblies and parametrizations
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 and OneDrive
• Self-starter with abilities to manage multiple items and prioritize accordingly based on promise dates and urgency
• Reverse engineer solutions to process or die design concerns/issues

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred 5 years Die Construction, and/or tryout experience or troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Drive “Voice of Manufacturing” throughout product development lifecycle to ensure robust, feasible, and manufacturable casting assembly designs.
• Conduct early casting process feasibility evaluation in an integrated CAD/CAE environment and coordinate between product development and manufacturing teams to lead resolution of manufacturing feasibility concerns.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of prototype and production manufacturing cast processes with suppliers.
• Reviewing and approving Die Designs to ensure they meet WDX standards, die safety requirements, WDX materials/standard components, automation clearances and press requirements.
• Manage/Lead Die Design Vendor at start of new die set, updating designs for engineering/process changes and supporting die construction and production plant requirements.
• Work with Die Vendor and Die Process/Automation teams to collaborate on a solution that will work for all parties and give most robust solution for Ford Motor Co.
• Feedback and incorporate Lessons Learned from previous launch captured issues.
• Provide feedback and drive for best in class die standards to help develop/improve our Die Vendors and Construction Source success.
• Lead and guide Virtual Pattern Reviews and give direction accordingly.
• Manage multiple die designs to help Die Vendors meet our standards and meet their aggressive timing.
• Organize and lead plant die design reviews for all new dies with appropriate stamping plants.
• Work with construction sources to eliminate or improve die construction issues up-front or when reviewing/approving.

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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees