Die Process Engineer
Dearborn, MI - USA
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Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities
What youll be able to do:
Die Process Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn Michigan). Note this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Define and deliver next-generation manufacturing processes in support of future-model vehicle programs. This job supports the engineering of stamping dies for Fords core sheet metal panels. Conduct early stamping process feasibility in an integrated CAD/CAE environment. Lead the creation of draw die CAD developments and construction release files for new model stampings. Update and maintain existing stamping die process information. Develop stamping die processes for new model parts optimized for cost and quality while meeting timing to achieve company objectives. Perform simulations of stamping processes for comprehensive formability evaluation. Optimize stamping processes through draw and line die simulations. Provide feedback to product design to correct stamping concerns through the launch of production. Support die design and tooling construction problem resolution. Domestic Travel Required up to 10%.
Qualifications
Youll have
Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Material Science or a related field and 8 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 5 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Applying expertise in sheet metal forming to engineer and validate automotive Class-A/B closure panels ensuring surface quality manufacturability and structural integrity during die process development. 2. Employing Autoform software to simulate and analyze sheet metal forming processes identifying potential formability issues and optimizing die designs for production feasibility. 3. Applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to interpret and validate design specifications for sheet metal components ensuring compliance with dimensional and functional requirements. 4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Using industry-standard CAD tools including Siemens NX to create draw development and binder geometry for stamping dies supporting accurate tooling design and process planning. 2. Designing and implementing die processes for stamping sheet metal parts using large and extra-large presses optimizing for material flow press capability and production efficiency. 3. Applying stamping die component specifications to support die process development and troubleshoot production issues.
We are offering a salary of$125362.00 - $166200.00/yr. 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 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.
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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-.
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