Architecture Manufacturing Engineer â Platform Underbody/Upperbody
Architecture Manufacturing Engineer â Platform Underbody/Upperbody
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Architecture Manufacturing Engineer Platform Underbody/Upperbody
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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Architecture Manufacturing Engineer Platform Underbody/Upperbody Manufacturing At Ford Motor Company At the Ford Motor Company we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation. As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from Ford Motor Company. Within our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means were continually seeking diligent determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.
In this position...
This pivotal highly visible role sits within our Global Manufacturing Engineering Architecture and Program Delivery department and helps shape future model programs to be leaders in the industry. The Architecture Team acts on early insights with the Product Development Team to optimize all aspects of new model production. As part of this team you will interact directly with leadership to deliver the following as it relates to the three major Manufacturing functions of Body Construction Engineering Global Paint Engineering and Final Assembly Engineering for a major area of a vehicle i.e. Upperbody or Underbody. Upperbody consists of but is not limited to exterior and interior trim systems bodysides cab box front end includes but is not held solely to powertrain chassis/frame floor pans etc.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Drive a Design For Assembly mindset into new model vehicle part development for area of responsibility by regularly collaborating with the Product Development team to generate facility & tooling impact improve quality and reduce labor requirements
Develop manufacturing point of view on architecture strategy and align with Product Development to execute future product lines
Initiate and collaborate with Manufacturing Core Teams on the development of the build sequence installation processes and tooling strategies for new product launches
Quantify manufacturing and facility impact to launch new model programs including facility tooling and labor for all manufacturing functions
Utilize virtual tools such as TeamCenter and Vismockup to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for assembly operations
Remotely assess existing facility layouts to analyze assembly processes using Vault and AutoCAD for planning future work
Assess all product designs/concepts for adherence to our Global Manufacturing Requirements
Evaluate Lessons Learned from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs
Evaluate and assess competitive vehicle information i.e. benchmarking relative to manufacturing and processing of end item parts sub-assemblies and fastening/joining to determine incorporation on future product and develop next-generation ideas
Collaborate in a multi-functional team of Program Delivery teams Product Development Marketing Program Planning Supplier Technical Assistance Material Planning & Logistics New Model Programs early product planning workshops
Existing assembly experience with Body-on-Frame vehicles is an asset
Travel to our North American assembly plants for site reviews as required
Qualifications
Youll have...
Bachelors degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering or related degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
3 years of manufacturing experience ideally in vehicle assembly
1 years experience with Vehicle Launch
Even better you may have...
Masters Degree in Engineering
Practical assembly tooling implementation experience preferred
Demonstrated Microsoft Office experience includes Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint
Experience conducting work in a virtual environment utilizing 3D tools is preferred
Established leadership and project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills to present complicated concepts to an audience with a broad range of experiences
Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles required
Ability to deliver in stressful situations with self-motivation and minimal direct supervision within timing constraints
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 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits click here:
position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
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Employment Type
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