Technical Specialist Body Exterior Tooling, Gage, & GD&T Specialist
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Job Location:
Dearborn, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Expert in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Production Gauging to join our Body Exterior Product Development this critical role you will be the primary authority on dimensional strategy for exterior systems including sheet metal structure/closures (body structure side doors hoods liftgates tailgates etc.) hardware components (latches handles hinges etc.) front and rear end systems bumpers lighting and trim.
You will ensure that our designs are not only world-class in fit and finish but are also manufacturable and measurable from the system level down to the component level. You will lead the development of datum strategies support complex tolerance stack-up analyses and oversee the design and validation of production gauging systems to ensure seamless vehicle validation launch and ongoing production.
Responsibilities
In this position...
- Dimensional Strategy & GD&T: Lead the development of Datum Strategies/Reference Point Systems (RPS) for exterior components and assemblies. Create and approve comprehensive GD&T schemes in accordance with ASME Y14.5-2009/2018.
- Tolerance Analysis: Perform/interpret statistical tolerance stack-up analyses to predict build variation and optimize fit and finish (gap/flush) and functional requirements.
- Gage Development: Act as the technical lead for production gage design strategy. Review and approve gage designs for components (stamping molding etc.) end item assemblies and assembly processes both internally and externally (supply base).
- Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA): Lead Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility) study methodology to ensure measurement system integrity.
What youll do...
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Studio (Design) Manufacturing and Supplier Quality to resolve dimensional conflicts and optimize manufacturing feasibility.
- Launch Support: Provide on-site support at supplier and internally manufacturing facilities during prototype pre-production and production builds to troubleshoot dimensional issues.
- Standards Leadership: Develop and maintain internal corporate standards for dimensional engineering and gauging best practices.
- Mentorship: Act as the go to authority on dimensional strategy providing training and guidance to application/product engineers manufacturing engineers and CAD designers.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
- 10 years of experience in automotive dimensional engineering 6 within Body-in-White (BIW) or Exterior Hardware/Components/Trim.
- Advanced mastery of ASME Y14.5 standards. (ASME GDTP Senior Level Certification is highly preferred).
- Deep understanding of checking fixture design CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) programming logic and non-contact measurement (3D scanning/blue light).
- Experience with PLM software (Teamcenter) and CAD environments (CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX).
Even better you may have...
- Masters Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
- Experience with 3D Tolerance Simulation Software (e.g. Siemens VSA 3DCS or Cetol 6σ).
- Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes: Sheet metal stamping plastic injection molding and robotic assembly/welding.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex dimensional concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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