Manufacturing Engineer- End of Line Vehicle Calibration and Testing
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Allen Park, MI - USA
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Job Summary
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 do...
- Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team with the primary responsibility of planning for and implementing the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.
- The Manufacturing Engineer End of Line candidate will be part of this team and will be responsible for the following:
- Provide End-of-Line (EOL) Manufacturing Engineering leadership throughout a new-model development program from KO through launch.
- Ensure compliance with GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) and ergonomic standards for EOL test-system installations.
- Develop and implement improvements to EOL software and hardware using data from the EOL Dashboard and ReportLogic Reporting Systems.
- Assist in the preparation of NMP management reviews and perform data collection to support presentations.
- Lead EOL capital-project teams to develop capital appropriation requests and manage projects from concept through commissioning.
- Lead costing for EOL test implementation and identify acceptable cost-reduction opportunities including writing scopes of work for EOL test systems.
- Support change control by evaluating the impact of product changes on EOL test-equipment costs and labor.
- Provide onsite prototype-build support at North American manufacturing assembly plants.
- Travel within the United States Canada and Mexico for installation launch support and issue resolution may require up to 80% of dedicated time onsite.
- Write functional descriptions for software and hardware modifications and assist in writing scopes of work.
- Coordinate all pre-launch EOL validation events from DCV through MP2.
- Assist plant and implementation teams in resolving EOL performance issues.
- Lead daily troubleshooting activities.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources to identify root causes and corrective actions.
- Manage and break down problems into items that can be validated.
- Determine accurate validation methods.
- Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant repair personnel when required.
- Travel for extended periods to assembly plants in the United States Canada and/or Mexico.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree in engineering is required.
- 2 years of experience supporting new product launches.
- 2 years of experience with automated testing systems.
- 2 years of experience with optical measurement and calibration systems.
- Strong computer skills (Excel PowerPoint etc.).
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in stressful situations within tight timing constraints.
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
- Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience required.
- Working knowledge of statistics (control charts data collection etc.).
- Knowledge of one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM WERS GSPAS/APT Teamcenter AIM CPARS.
Even better you may have:
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Interior Exterior Chassis Powertrain Electrical Water Test or End-of-Line operations.
- Error-proofing experience preferred.
- Experience with tooling manufacturing processes and facilities.
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 5-8 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.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not 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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