VIS Tooling Engineer

Ford Motor Company is looking to hire a FullTime Final Assembly Vendor Interface Tooling Engineer for all New Model Programs while being embedded at the Tooling Vendors Facility and Ford Headquarters in Dearborn. The Vendor Interface Engineer will work directly with the Tooling Suppliers in leading the development of the Tools and taking them to Customer Buyoff including Shipping Tooling to the Plants.

What youll do

• Lead biweekly Tier I supplier status meetings at assigned supplier facilities. Utilize a matrix for tracking design build and install issues with resolution timing.
• Ensure that the Implementation Team Plant Controls Safety and Ergo Team(s) are invited to relevant meetings and receive meeting minutes and matrix updates after each meeting.
• Drive resolution of all RED issues to the Commodity and VIS supervisor(s). Escalate to manager if required.
• Interface with Advanced Feasibility team to ensure design inputs into required DVAs are accurate and use DVAs and other statistical tools to drive tooling design. Verify design inputs allow to build with required FTT JPH and capability
• Be involved with Advanced Feasibility Tooling Vendor Selection
• Ensure Plant and implementation teams buy off on Final Tooling Designs before fabrication starts.
• Review CLL/1As with implementation and Plant teams to ensure tool is compatible with its environment.
• Work with Controls team to gather their input when needed.
• Interface with Safety and Ergo teams to ensure Global Vehicle Operating System Standard (GVOSS) and ergo standards are met
• Ensure all tooling meets program implementation timing
• Ensure all tooling can meet JPH requirements. Drive accurate Man/motion charts from the tooling vendor
• Limit the tool buy off exceptions per agreed plan.
• Verify all tooling capability/repeatability meets CP/CPK targets
• Track Vendor Tool TryOut (VTTO) Parts to ensure they are on time to support tool try out builds
• Verify that Ford to Furnish assets are ordered and delivered on time to support tool delivery timing by tracking delivery of components
• Lead tooling buy offs including completion of the buy off books documentation and all signatures required
• Support the Implementation team during installation
• Utilize historical FTT and warranty data to drive design improvement
• Ensure GVOSS Intent is followed for the application and drive GVOSS deviations from Lessons learned and or new technology applications.
• Investigate and vet new tooling technologies and vendors working with MTDC and SMEs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree Mechanical Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering
• Data driven with good problemsolving techniques
• 5 Years experience with FAE Assembly Tooling Automation Processes and North American Assembly Facilities; New Model Launch experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for innovation with automation
• Knowledge of Global Vehicle Operations Structures Standards (GVOSS) TCE PFMEA/MFMEA Risk Assessments and Tooling Buyoffs
• Must support onsite meetings/buyoffs at Tooling Vendors

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits click here:
position is salary grade range 58.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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