Engineering Specialist-Dimension Controls

At Ford Motor Company, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

Responsibilities

• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles
• Interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend responses
• Ensure gauge calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility
• Determine locators and measuring points - Maintain position of sheetmetal panels based on global structural and design standards for the build
• Verify tolerance/engineering specifications
• Work with Layout Inspectors and Data collectors for accurate CMM, scanning programs and handheld device measurements to ensure data integrity
• Review dimensional inspection reports (CMM, laser gauge, etc.) for accuracy and compliance.
• Review CAD models and prints to understand part geometry and nominal environment.
• Complete implementation and validation of corrective actions
• Develop dimensional/product/process control plans
• Define and conduct machine process capability analysis
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices,
• Control the critical inputs to the production process
• Support of daily production, working closely with production team to drive all engineering actions across the machining/assembly line
• Supports Maintenance Operating System (MOS) actions and team
• Manage the development of processes through engineering
• Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
• Supervise the activities of the dimensional control group, final fit area fit, and sheet metal repair team.
• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Maintain a versatility matrix that ensures technical coverage at all times
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines
• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering- Industrial, Electrical/Automation, Mechanical engineering
• 3 plus years of Experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Strong understanding of GD&T and dimensional inspection methods
• Experience with CMM, 3D scanning systems, Laser Gauge, CM4D
• Knowledge of SPC, MSA, and root cause methodologies

Benefits

• 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.