Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Assembly

About the role

  • Lead data driven and plant floor analysis of current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
  • Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
  • Operate cross functionally with Plant Engineering, Product Development, Vehicle Program Engineers, Quality Offices, STA, VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams, and other groups throughout the company
  • Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving Quality
  • Utilize data from VRT health charts to prioritize response actions that drive largest R/1000 reductions
  • Lead report outs to management
  • Represent VME FAE at VRT functions, supporting as required
  • Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues
  • Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants which include, but are not limited to, assessing manufacturing feasibility, estimating facility and tooling costs, updating engineering concerns, and writing of purchase orders.
  • Perform in-plant trials and prove-out associated with engineering concerns, MCR actions, alerts and PSOs.
  • Support GSPAS, PFMEA and control plan updates, delta audits, GERT investigations, ECN maintenance, change control and VME initiatives tied to current model programs
  • Provide support for containment on stop ships
  • Assist with incoming quality
  • Support daily quality meetings, weekly regional meetings, plant VQRs, and warranty binning meetings.
  • Support corporate labor initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Engineering Based Preferred)
  • Min of 2 years' experience in Manufacturing is required.
  • Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering
  • Experience w/automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities
  • Must be open to travel as needed to support our North American Assembly Plants and the FAE quality team members who are stationed at these plants
  • **Even better, you may have...**
  • Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
  • 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
  • Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical Distribution Systems, Interior Ornamentation, Exterior Ornamentation, Glass Cells, Water Testing, Chassis, Powertrain, Tire and Wheel Assembly, Wheel Alignment, and/or Headlight AIM.
  • Experience with Error proofing and/or vision equipment.
  • Ability to work in stressful situations within timing constraints.
  • Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner and escalate hard rocks
  • Ability to be self-motivated (minimal direct supervision).
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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Manufacturing EngineeringAutomotive Assembly Tooling3D CAD ReviewPFMEAError ProofingVision EquipmentProject ManagementSix Sigma Black BeltData AnalysisProcess Improvement
Soft skills
Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsResult-Oriented MindsetSelf-MotivatedProblem SolvingAbility to Work Under PressureTeam CollaborationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringSix Sigma Black Belt