Manufacturing Engineer Vision Systems, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan you will...
use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
create a culture of trust encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What youll do...

• Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
• Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles.
• Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects.
• Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow.
• Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers Training and Change Control etc.
• Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
• Drawing approvals and updates Hydraulic Pneumatic Electrical
• Monitor use of Structured software specification organize training for OEMs where required.
• Issue resolution during machine build installation and steady state production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs HMI Screens etc.)
• Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
• Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety.
• Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
• Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation.
• Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
• Troubleshoot PLC robot and other automation problems.
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of vision fastening dispense leak test electrical test gantry and conveyor systems.
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements.
• Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard operating and rotational shift schedules encompassing day night weekend and holiday shifts.

Youll have...

• Engineering Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics PLC Logic and Controls
• Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal team building leadership and communication skills.
• Capability to learn use and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing.
• 2 years experience with manufacturing
• 2 years networking and communication protocols experience
• 2 yearsPrior experience in with industrial vision systems:
  • 2D & 3D Vision systems for robot guidance metrology identification
  • Fanuc 3D Vision MapVision and/or AI Vision systems
• 2 years Experience with PLC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley) HMI VFD Profinet AutoCAD C and RSLOGIX software and systems.

Even better you may have...

• Masters Degree in Engineering
• 4 or more years Controls Engineering experience
• 4 or more years of prior experience with advanced vision systems in an automated manufacturing facility.
• Prior experience in with Fanuc robots ABB robots and Universal robots
• Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles Data Collection AI/ML IIOT Digital Twin
• Ability to understand networking and controls architectures.
• Understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts (constraint analysis productivity analysis)
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience
• Extensive knowledge of BME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS QLSM QWX GPTS QDAS OBL PDS etc.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• In-depth knowledge of a packaged application and familiarity with domain knowledge
  

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 $.

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

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