Material Trial Engineer – Stamping & Assembly

We are seeking a highly skilled and diligent Assembly / Body Shop Trial Engineer to join our manufacturing engineering team. Reporting to Manufacturing Program Engineering this role is pivotal in overseeing and executing all trial-related activities within the assembly plant and body shop environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for meticulously tracking trial parts validating key manufacturing processes coordinating material flow and ensuring critical data capture and communication to drive continuous improvement and successful product launches.
Responsibilities

• Trial Activity Oversight:Directly oversee and manage all trial-related activities within the assembly plant and bodyshop areas ensuring trials are conducted efficiently and according to established protocols.
• Process Validation & Tracking:Meticulously track trial parts through the assembly process validating critical manufacturing steps such as hemming clinches dimensional accuracy and various joining technologies.
• Sub-Assembly Coordination:Coordinate the seamless integration and submission of Knock-Down (KD) kits or sub-assemblies into the main bodyshop line for trial purposes.
• CMM Shipment Management:Manage and coordinate the shipment of sub-assemblies to the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for precise dimensional analysis and validation.
• Destructive Testing Follow-up:Follow up on and analyze results from destructive testing when required providing insights into material and joint integrity.
• CID Number Capture:Ensure that Critical Identification (CID) numbers are accurately captured during the assembly process for all trial materials facilitating effective communication and traceability for Production Validation Team (PVT).
• Cross-Functional Coordination:Coordinate closely with Paint Engineers the Production Validation Team (PVT) and Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) to gather and provide essential feedback regarding paint quality and overall Vehicle on Wheels performance during trials.
• Reporting & Communication:Attend and report out on assembly plant trial status to the BCSE (Body & Chassis Stamping Engineering) Trial Specialist on a monthly or bi-weekly basis.

• Education:Bachelors degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering) or a related technical field.
• Experience:Specify desired years e.g. 3 years of experience in an automotive assembly plant or body shop environment with direct involvement in manufacturing processes quality or trials.
• Technical Expertise:Strong understanding of assembly processes joining technologies (e.g. welding riveting bonding) hemming clinching and dimensional control principles.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills:Proven ability to identify process issues analyze trial data and contribute to effective solutions.
• Coordination & Project Management:Excellent organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities and stakeholders.
• Communication Skills:Strong verbal and written communication skills capable of effectively interacting with diverse teams and presenting trial status and findings.
• Attention to Detail:Meticulous attention to detail in tracking parts capturing data and validating processes.
• Computer Proficiency:Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant manufacturing systems.
• Travel:Ability to travel to various assembly plant locations as required.
• Experience with Fords global manufacturing systems and processes.
• Familiarity with Production Validation Team (PVT) processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of CMM data interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Fords global manufacturing systems and processes.
• Familiarity with Production Validation Team (PVT) processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of CMM data interpretation.

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.

This position is a salary grade 5 to 8 and ranges from $.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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