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Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$124,904 - $166,200/yr per year

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Description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be able to do:

  • Identify equipment design including new and retool of existing scope of work required for 29MY 5.0L F-150 program.
  • Meet with suppliers for line up, supplier selection based on technical ability.
  • Work with chosen supplier to develop and build new equipment and retool kits.
  • Work with Ford Essex Engine Plant launch and production team to develop work plans including install timing, and skilled trade requirements.
  • Support production startup and resolve technical issues that may arise, including root cause analysis.
  • Create with collective team quality documentation of the process and desired quality outcomes.
  • Use proprietary knowledge of engine assembly.
  • Work on powertrain programs, sourcing global supplier for various program work including suppliers local to the Dearborn area.
  • Domestic and International Travel Required up to 20%.

Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Management, Applied Science, or a related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
  • 3 years of experience with each of the following skills:
  1. Supporting automotive manufacturing processes, including engine assembly operations and equipment including robotics, vision systems, and fastening systems.
  2. Developing engine assembly processes in alignment with process standards, including assessing design feasibility within manufacturing operations.
  • 2 years of experience with each of the following skills:
  1. Interpreting engineering drawings and applying 3D methods, including GD&T principles, ACAD navigation, and virtual manipulation of components and equipment using Siemens Teamcenter.
  2. Assessing equipment capability using CPK/PPK.
  • 1 year of experience with each of the following skills:
  1. Applying Lean Manufacturing principles through projects involving the 8 wastes, GEMBA walks, and KAIZEN events, with documented results.
  2. Developing and refining fastening programs using the Atlas Copco PF6000 system, including interpreting rundown programs and recommending updates.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

Skills

Required

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