Manufacturing Process Engineer (Plant Assembly)

At 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 us. 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 and vehicle components.

In this position...

GME (Global Manufacturing Engineer) is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants powertrain & battery cell plants and assemblies at component plants. The Manufacturing Engineer candidate will be a part of this team.

What youll do:

In this key role you will provide manufacturing engineering excellence as part of a dynamic team to deliver engine assembly program content from initial process concept through a final production assembly system. This will involve the application of lean manufacturing principles to ensure the highest quality most efficient processes and products possible. You will:

• Development of tooling and facilities based on product and process.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead virtual manufacturing assembly builds.
• Technology is improving every day work with Machine Builders Vision System Integrators Robot Builders etc.. Implementing new solutions for improved quality & Process Control.
• Drive resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Interface with Design and Release activities
• Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development Supplier Technical Assistance Purchasing Facilities Material Planning & Logistics New Model Programs).
• Develop formal assembly process instructions that meet quality and cycle time requirements.
• Lead assembly tooling specification purchase installation start-up and commissioning at the assembly site.
• Lead identification resolution and closure of eMotor Assembly Test Controls Ergonomics Safety and other feasibility issues.
• Prepare management presentations.
• Drive quality cost and labor improvements.
• Support new model launches. During launches the position will require travel standing and walking in a plant environment.
• Deliver dimensionally in-spec parts for their respective system. Understand component data and a system impact.
• Deliver cycle line layouts and work with the assembly plants to have a complete operator/equipment workstation ready for launch.
• Operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Work with minimal direct supervision

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial OR Electrical pref) OR 5 years equivalent experience in the Automotive Manufacturing industry
• Ability to travel (including extended travel) to assembly and component plants in USA Canada and Mexico as required (up to 80% during peak program times)
• Strong computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint)

Even better you may have...

• Experience with Plant Launches
• Experience with Robots & Automation within Assembly process
• Solid background with virtual manufacturing tools
• Experience with tooling process quality and or facility equipment in a production environment
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts data collecting GD&T etc.)
• Working knowledge of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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

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This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates.

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