Sealing and Water Test Manufacturing Engineer

Sealing and Water Test Manufacturing Engineer

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As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll 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.

What youll do...

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.

• Youll have...
  An Engineering Bachelors degree in a related area (Mech. Eng. Elec. Eng. Manuf. Eng.) or similar discipline. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience: At least 6 months 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.
• 6 months of experience in Dynamic Sealing / Static Sealing / Joining / Water Testing.(3 years)

Even better you may have

• Masters Degree in Engineering
• Strong evidence of a commitment to technical growth through formal and continuing education.

Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and experience in Dynamic Sealing / Static Sealing / Joining / Water Testing.
o Demonstrated capability in applicable skills with a record of delivery at program level
o Recognized as having technical expertise in automation equipment
o Demonstrated capability and willingness to teach/coach/mentor others
o 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
o Registered Professional Engineer is Preferred
o Engineering Masters Degree in a related area (Mech. Eng. Elec. Eng. Manuf. Eng.) or similar discipline is Preferred.
o Leadership: Demonstrated initiative & capability to share technical expertise to their peers to assure the delivery of product programs

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.

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position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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