Manufacturing Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, 3D CAD, AutoCAD, TeamCenter, Vismockup, PFMEA, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Process Improvement, Tooling Strategies, Assembly Feasibility, Quality Improvement, Project Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Drive manufacturing-optimized and feasible designs into product development cycle to increase our efficiency. We are seeking results-oriented analytical engineers with a knack for innovation who continuously seek better and more efficient ways to build our vehicles. Advanced Program and Delivery (APD) is a cross-functional team responsible in planning and implementing new vehicle programs (end to end). In this role you will be working on an early vehicle model program in a fast paced, creative problem-solving environment. Collaborate with product design team to drive a lean manufacturing, assembly friendly feasible and efficient design for new model vehicles through detailed analyses. Collaborate 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 Identify and lead resolution of assembly feasibility issues. 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. Write, modify and maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts. 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 and support developing lessons learned from launches with ability to implement prevent reoccurrence actions. Attend benchmarking events and develop next-generation ideas to optimize for efficient production and ensure our competitiveness. Evaluate competitive vehicle information relative to manufacturing end items, sub-assemblies, components, and fastening and drive into program actions. 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. Travel to our North American Assembly Plants for site reviews and to support future program launch. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in engineering. 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Final assembly ( Trim- interior or exterior or Chassis-Powertrain, Brakes, Frames, Suspension, Subframes) Experience utilizing 3D CAD (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent). Proficient in Microsoft Tools. Open to travel Experience in PFMEA and failure mode avoidance. Ability to launch.

Responsibilities

Drive manufacturing-optimized designs into the product development cycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new vehicle programs. Identify and resolve assembly feasibility issues while ensuring adherence to global manufacturing requirements.