Engineering Specialist Tool and Die

Engineering Specialist Tool & Die

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

At Ford Motor Company we are dedicated to designing manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles the environment the community and the world in which we live

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.

In this position...

You will support Forging Feasibility and Die Process engineering with die design investigations and deliver design solutions and product/process requirements to proposed Die Design Architecture.

What youll do...

• Provide engineering support for closed-die forging operations including roll form (preform) blocker finisher trim twister and calibration dies
• Work closely with Tool & Die Makers production quality and maintenance teams to resolve tooling concerns such as wear damage alignment issues and material flow challenges
• Support part quality by identifying and correcting tooling-related dimensional variation surface conditions and forging flow concerns
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve die durability forging stability and product quality
• Serve as an engineering resource on the plant floor providing technical guidance and support during production and downtime events
• Support die inventory tracking tool life monitoring and refurbishment planning to ensure tooling readiness and production continuity
• Contribute to improvements in tool steel selection and heat treatment practices to enhance die performance and consistency
• Provide engineering support to die machining die construction repair and tryout activities
• Coordinate auxiliary tooling builds with external tool shops
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap improving uptime and increasing tooling reliability

Youll have...

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelors Degree and/or Tool & Die Journeymens Card

• Experience: 5 yrs of related experience. Must have 2 years minimum experience in at least one of the following areas:

  Forging die processing or closed-die forging operations

  CAD development or technical drawing interpretation

  Die design die construction and/or die tryout

• CAD skills required
• Proficient in reading die designs and technical drawings both manual and CAD
• PFMEA proficiency required
• MS Office proficiency required (.XLS .DOC .PPT and Outlook)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills
• Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering degrees preferred.

Even better you may have...

• Understanding of forging flow die wear mechanisms and closed-die forming processes preferred
• Bachelors in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering preferred.

• Tool & Die Journeymens Card

• Understanding of sheet metal FLD Reports and general sheet metal forming methods preferred.

• Minimum 8 years Die Design experience for large automotive sheet metal panels.

• Minimum 5 years 3D solid die design experience in one of the following CAD systems: I-DEAS UniGraphics Catia.

• Minimum 3 years experience with Ford Motor Company Die Design & Construction standards (WDX).

• Experience in the use of Virtual verification tools such as Vis-Mock-Up Smirt to check for die interference automation clearance Machining clearance etc.

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Drafting/Design or Tool & Die Apprentice.

• Familiar with Patterns NC Machining and Die Construction Practices.

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 and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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 range 6 -8 and ranges from $72480- $162120.

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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-.

#LI-Onsite

#Engineeringspecialisttool&die

#LI-AZ1