Stamping Die Design Analyst

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 ourManufacturingteam 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.

Drive Voice of Manufacturing throughout product development lifecycle to ensure robust feasible and manufacturable casting assembly designs.

Conduct early casting process feasibility evaluation in an integrated CAD/CAE environment and coordinate between product development and manufacturing teams to lead resolution of manufacturing feasibility concerns.

Participate in the development and evaluation of prototype and production manufacturing cast processes with suppliers.

• Reviewing and approving Die Designs to ensure they meet WDX standards die safety requirements WDX materials/standard components automation clearances and press requirements.
• Manage/Lead Die Design Vendor at start of new die set updating designs for engineering/process changes and supporting die construction and production plant requirements.
• Work with Die Vendor and Die Process/Automation teams to collaborate on a solution that will work for all parties and give most robust solution for Ford Motor Co.
• Feedback and incorporate Lessons Learned from previous launch captured issues.
• Provide feedback and drive for best in class die standards to help develop/improve our Die Vendors and Construction Source success.
• Lead and guide Virtual Pattern Reviews and give direction accordingly.
• Manage multiple die designs to help Die Vendors meet our standards and meet their aggressive timing.
• Organize and lead plant die design reviews for all new dies with appropriate stamping plants.
• Work with construction sources to eliminate or improve die construction issues up-front or when reviewing/approving.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 10 years of die design experience or die design leader

• Extensive knowledge Ford WDX Die Standards and Ford die design deliverables

• Advanced knowledge of die construction and machining practices

• Understanding of die materials and treatment processes per application

• Knowledgeable in Teamcenter

• Knowledge of SMIRT and SMIRT deliverables for Construction Source

• Expert in Catia V5 assemblies and parametrizations

• Understanding of Microsoft 365 and OneDrive

• Self-starter with abilities to manage multiple items and prioritize accordingly based on promise dates and urgency

• Reverse engineer solutions to process or die design concerns/issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred 4-year college degree or equivalent experience

• Preferred 5 years Die Construction and/or tryout experience or troubleshooting

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 childcare 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 range of salary grades 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 not available for this position.

Domestic relocation is 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.

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