Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced Feasibility
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 tomorrow’s transportation.
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.
What you’ll be able to do:
This pivotal, highly visible role sits within our new Global Manufacturing Engineering group and helps shape future model programs to be leaders in the industry. The Global Manufacturing Architecture and Advanced Program Feasibility Team acts on early insights with the Product Development Team to optimize all aspects of new model production.
As part of this team, you will interact directly with leadership to deliver the following as it relates to the three major areas of Manufacturing; Body Construction, Global Paint & Final Assembly Engineering, and includes the following systems, Electrical, Interior Trim, Chassis, Powertrain, Exterior Ornamentation, Handles/Locks/Mechanisms, Sealing, Paint application, & Sheet Metal.
- Collaborate with product design team to drive a lean manufacturing, assembly friendly feasible and efficient design for new model vehicles
- Partner with the Manufacturing Core Organizations on the development of the build sequence, installation processes, and tooling strategies for new product launches
- Quantify manufacturing and facility impact to launch new model programs including facility, tooling, labor
- Collaborate regularly with the Product Development team to generate facility & tooling impact, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements
- Use virtual tools, such as AutoCAD, Vault, TeamCenter, and Vismockup to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for assembly operations.
- Review all product designs/concepts to ensure they adhere to our Global manufacturing requirements
- Evaluate "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs
- Attend benchmarking events and developing next-generation ideas that meets customer expectations to ensure our competitiveness
- Evaluate competitive vehicle information relative to manufacturing End items, Sub-assemblies, Components, and Fastening
- Collaborate with multi-functional groups (Program Implementation Teams, Product Development, Marketing, Program Planning, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs) in early product planning workshops
- Rotate into the other Manufacturing groups, such as the Manufacturing Core area or a Manufacturing Program Team
- Support New Model Launch activities as required
- Travel up to 10% within North America visiting assembly plants for site reviews or 100% supporting launch activities
The minimum requirements we seek:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or pursuing and received by June 2022
- 6+ months of experience working in an engineering environment (or in an engineering internship or co-op role)
- One or more years of experience utilizing 3D CAD (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)
- One or more years of Microsoft Office experience (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
Our preferred requirements
- Proven leadership and project management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles preferred
- Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
- A history of working with minimal direct supervision
What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 status.
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