Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer Body Construction

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 is required to support the LAP EV launch and upcoming vehicle builds. The engineer will focus on confirming manufacturing tool and facility readiness specifically for the Eines and other metrology tools while managing the implementation of quality improvement items to meet build targets. Beyond launch support the position is responsible for driving current model quality improvements in the Body Shop focusing on reducing Repairs/1000 (R/1000) managing VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes and leading the implementation of tools technologies and error-proofing methods to resolve process and manufacturing related issues.

What youll do...

• Confirm manufacturing tool and facility readiness for the Eines and other metrology tools ahead of EV launch and vehicle builds
• Manage implementation of quality improvement items to support build targets
• Review daily Vehicle Warranty for proper binning (Process Design Supplier Design Supplier Process)
• Address warranty/build issues and containment actions with supporting data at Daily Quality Meetings
• Lead Variability Reduction Team (VRT) for Sheet Metal / Wind Noise process/manufacturing concerns
• Provide manufacturing input into development and prioritization of vehicle quality roadmaps containment and corrective actions
• Assist VRT to ensure alignment with plant internal quality indicators (QLS FCPA) and verify containment actions
• Support development and management of quality roadmaps to deliver Vehicle Functional Group (VFG) objectives (TGW R/1000 CPU) by implementing revisions to:
  • Tooling equipment and facilities
  • Process
  • Error-proofing implementation
  • Measurement methods
• Support Health Chart assessments for Sheet Metal / Wind Noise
• Launch Minor/Job#2 programs Added Starters capacity changes and running changes including:
  • Assembly feasibility
  • Issue resolution validation and documentation
  • Change control (tooling equipment facilities and labor costing)
  • Tooling equipment and facilities development and installation
• Support in-plant trials and prove-outs associated with:
  • Engineering concerns Material Cost Reduction (MCR) actions Engineering Alerts
  • Capacity change actions
  • Labor cost studies and actions
• Support Vehicle Quality Review report-outs with manufacturing analysis using Six Sigma problem-solving tools
• Conduct process development and production process sheet updates

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial or related field); equivalent experience considered (5 years)
• Prior experience in Body Shop manufacturing launch or quality engineering within an automotive assembly environment
• Working knowledge of body construction processes tooling metrology systems (e.g. Eines) and error-proofing methods
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (Six Sigma root cause/corrective action 8D VRT processes)
• Familiarity with plant quality systems and metrics (QLS FCPA R/1000 CPU)
• Experience supporting vehicle launches running changes or capacity/added starter programs preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret warranty and build data
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (plant engineering supplier and quality teams)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced launch-driven environment
• Proficiency with standard manufacturing/quality software tools (e.g. data analysis reporting platforms)

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 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$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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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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