Description
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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, 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.
This role combines technical expertise in tool & die design as well as high pressure die casting processes with strong project management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budget, suppliers, and ensure tooling meets quality, cost, and performance targets. The engineer oversees tool design reviews, development, validation, and continuous improvement efforts in fast pace and large scale powertrain and structural programs. Expertise in designing and developing new dies for high-pressure die casting from concept to launch.
Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of global standards for die materials and manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on experience in die maintenance and tool room equipment.
- Strong understanding of die casting processes and ability to resolve production-related issues.
- Manage die development and design for manufacturing in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Handle SOW/RFQ preparation and drive procurement processes.
- Implement global best practices for die maintenance.
- Develop and update tooling standards and quality documentation.
- Support design of experiments during launch and troubleshooting phases.
- Address die-related issues to enhance operational efficiency.
- Lead die life monitoring, improvement initiatives, engineering changes and periodic maintenance plans.
- Drive cost-effective solutions for die manufacturing and upkeep.
- Collaborate with the spares team to manage critical die spares.
- Lead initiatives to reduce downtime through quick die change improvements.
- Support team development through training and upskilling.