VME Manufacturing Engineer- Final Assembly

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

VME FAE drives current-model quality and supports future program launches with the goal of achieving zero defects and zero warranty at Job 1. The team addresses current-model quality concerns to reduce R/1000, manages VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants, and implements tools, technologies, and error-proofing to improve quality and resolve manufacturing and process issues.

This role combines data-driven analysis with plant-floor work and cross-functional coordination. It also supports in-plant trials, quality containment, manufacturing feasibility assessments, engineering change activities, and ongoing quality meetings. The position is hybrid and requires being onsite four or more days per week, with travel as needed to North American assembly plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities.
• Experience with error-proofing, vision equipment, and fastening technologies.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support North American assembly plants and FAE quality team members stationed at those plants.
• Strong project-management skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner and escalate hard rocks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• 3D CAD review abilities using Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent.
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure-mode-avoidance principles.
• Knowledge of Ford software systems including FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT, and Teamcenter.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical Distribution Systems, Interior Ornamentation, Exterior Ornamentation, Glass Cells, Water Testing, Chassis, Powertrain, or Tire and Wheel Assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven and plant-floor analysis of current-model quality concerns and manufacturing or process issues.
• Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current-model quality concerns and manufacturing or process issues.
• Work cross-functionally with Plant Engineering, Product Development, Vehicle Program Engineers, Quality Offices, STA, VME FAE Core, Manufacturing Program Teams, and other company groups.
• Engage subject-matter experts and engineers across teams to help drive quality.
• Use VRT health-chart data to prioritize actions that deliver the largest R/1000 reductions.
• Lead report-outs to management.
• Represent VME FAE at VRT functions and provide support as required.
• Lead implementation of tools, technologies, and error-proofing to improve quality and resolve manufacturing or process issues.
• Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants, including manufacturing feasibility assessments, facility and tooling cost estimates, engineering concern updates, and purchase orders.
• Perform in-plant trials and prove-outs associated with engineering concerns, MCR actions, alerts, and PSOs.
• Support GSPAS, PFMEA, and control-plan updates; delta audits; GERT investigations; ECN maintenance; change control; and VME initiatives tied to current-model programs.
• Support containment for stop ships and assist with incoming quality.
• Support daily quality meetings, weekly regional meetings, plant VQRs, and warranty-binning meetings.
• Support corporate labor initiatives.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level