Launch Manufacturing Engineer

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

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.

Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.

What youll do:

• Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV TT PP MP1 and MP2) in Canada Mexico & US assembly plants

• Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues

• Collaborate with multi-functional (PD STA MP&L NMP MTDC etc.) activities

• Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement

• Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work

• Lead assembly tooling installation start-up and commissioning at the assembly addition support tooling design and buy-off at vendor facility

• Drive quality cost and labor improvements

• Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts

• Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS

• Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy

• Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results

• Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development

• Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards

• Extended travel to assembly plants in US Canada and/or Mexico required - at least 80% during peak launch

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Electrical Mechanical Manufacturing) or Similar Technical degree

• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Final assembly (Trim- interior or exterior or Chassis-Powertrain Brakes Frames Suspension Subframes)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Designing and Implementing tooling process and facilities changes to support new product implementation on the plant floor in Automotive Industry facilities

• Leveraging statistics (control charts data collection etc) knowledge to validate and monitor new product and process performance

• Utilizing AutoCAD software to develop production line layout changes to accommodate the new product

• Leveraging error proofing techniques (Poke-Yoke Fixtures Cameras Scanners) to improve process and product quality performance

• Experience using Program Management Techniques (Grantt Charts Critical Path Assessment Master schedule and etc) to ensure flawless implementation of tooling and layout changes in the production line without jeopardizing program Time Quality and Cost

• Leverage Problem Solve Techniques (6-Sigma Global 8D and etc) to assess data and drive continuous improvement during new product implementation to achieve Time Quality and Cost

• Utilizing virtual tools (Team Center Solid Works CATIA CAD and etc) to assess product compatibility with assembly process to understand potential tooling and layout changes

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 7 and ranges from $.

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







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