We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.
What you'll do:
Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants
Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues
Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities
Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement
Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work
Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling design and buy-off at vendor facility
Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts
Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy
Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results
Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards
Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required - at least 80% during peak launch
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor`s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing), or Similar Technical degree
3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Final assembly (Trim- interior or exterior or Chassis-Powertrain, Brakes, Frames, Suspension, Subframes)
Preferred Qualifications:
Designing and Implementing tooling, process and facilities changes to support new product implementation on the plant floor in Automotive Industry facilities
Leveraging statistics (control charts, data collection, etc) knowledge to validate and monitor new product and process performance
Utilizing AutoCAD software to develop production line layout changes to accommodate the new product
Leveraging error proofing techniques (Poke-Yoke, Fixtures, Cameras, Scanners) to improve process and product quality performance
Experience using Program Management Techniques (Grantt Charts, Critical Path Assessment, Master schedule and etc) to ensure flawless implementation of tooling and layout changes in the production line without jeopardizing program Time, Quality and Cost
Leverage Problem Solve Techniques (6-Sigma, Global 8D and etc) to assess data and drive continuous improvement during new product implementation to achieve Time, Quality and Cost
Utilizing virtual tools (Team Center, Solid Works, CATIA, CAD and etc) to assess product compatibility with assembly process to understand potential tooling and layout changes
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder...or 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 Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
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Visa sponsorship 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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