Casting Tooling Engineer

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.

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...

This role combines technical expertise in tool & die design as well as high pressure die casting processes with strong project management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams manage timelines budget suppliers and ensure tooling meets quality cost and performance targets. The engineer oversees tool design reviews development validation and continuous improvement efforts in fast pace and large scale powertrain and structural in designing and developing new dies for high-pressure die casting from concept to launch.

What youll do...

Knowledge of global standards for die materials and manufacturing processes.
Hands-on experience in die maintenance and tool room equipment.
Strong understanding of die casting processes and ability to resolve production-related issues.
Manage die development and design for manufacturing in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Handle SOW/RFQ preparation and drive procurement processes.
Implement global best practices for die maintenance.
Develop and update tooling standards and quality documentation.
Support design of experiments during launch and troubleshooting phases.
Address die-related issues to enhance operational efficiency.
Lead die life monitoring improvement initiatives engineering changes and periodic maintenance plans.
Drive cost-effective solutions for die manufacturing and upkeep.
Collaborate with the spares team to manage critical die spares.
Lead initiatives to reduce downtime through quick die change improvements.
Support team development through training and upskilling.

Youll have...

Bachelors in engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Minimum 8 of years of experience in die casting.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as Tooling engineer or similar.

Tool & Die manufacturing with global standards knowledge
Practical experience in die trouble shooting and improvements
Project management capabilities
Candidates should be willing to travel upto 70% of the time.
Strong analytical and computer Skills
Leadership problem solving proactive mindset high sense of urgency
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Proficiency in AutoCAD software SolidWorks CATIA or similar
Experience in large structural casting process knowledge will be beneficial
Knowledge in die heat treatment metallurgy and coating processes
Familiarity with six sigma analysis

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 7-8 and ranges from $86600-$166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

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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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