Launch Manufacturing Engineer (F-150 Dearborn Truck)

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.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support product launches of the F-150 this role you will deliver manufacturing processes and tools from concept through implementation ensuring all workstations and processes meet stringent quality safety and manufacturing efficiency standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - including manufacturing engineering quality and program management - to ensure seamless integration of new tooling into production while meeting aggressive program timelines.

• Create modify and update program-specific process sheets.

• Perform DPA5 checks and raise identified part or process issues to the program team.

• Repeat checks as D&R CAD matures through UNV2.

• Support establishing the virtual build sequence and virtual builds.

• Support P-Release.

• Complete design-phase Health Chart assessments.

• Create and update PFMEAs to support the Conformance Letter.

• Support development and sign-off of the Special Characteristics Cascade and Agreement Form (SCCAF).

• Develop program cost analyses from Vignette through PA.

• Define tooling and equipment needs including:

  • DC and pneumatic tooling
  • Fixtured tooling and lift assists
  • Ergonomic tooling
  • Major equipment and automation
  • Pallets details and subassembly build-up conveyance
• Error-proofing

• Support cycle-line layout development and the workstation engineering work stream.

• Support simulation development by providing benchmark data for equipment availability MTTR and MTBF.

• Adhere to the master schedule.

• Work with the Facility team to identify needs.

• Develop tooling design and build statements of work (SOWs).

• Develop process RFQs and kick off supplier POs; reassign POs to the PI team at FDJ.

• Lead pre-FDJ shop buy-offs.

• Support preproduction prototype builds.

• Document and resolve build issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Engineering 1 years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment
• Global Manufacturing Standard (GMS) and Vehicle Operation Structure Standard (VOSS)
• Industry standards NFPA70E NFPA79 ANSI SAE HS-1738 UL 508A
• Implementation of Error-proofing
• Problem solving skills using statistics (6 Sigma Black Belt preferred)
• Ability to lead 8D
• MS Office Application competency (Excel Word PowerPoint)
• Project Management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel for the duration of the program
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Production Assembly experience is preferred
• Supplier project management skills preferred
• CPARS/MEARS/Ariba experience preferred
• RSLogix; RSView and Factory Talk knowledge preferred
• Vision systems preferred
• FIS/IIOT reports (running and analyzing) preferred
• Competency in MTTR/MTBF preferred
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of IT systems (AVS EP FIS Networks) preferred
• Systems Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) skills preferred

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 6-8 and ranges from $74300-$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.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation 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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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