Manufacturing Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Assembly
IPTSE Campaign Prevent Specialist
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Follow the Ford Global Campaign Prevention Process Guide
- Lead the ICE Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Campaign Prevention Process
- Perform & Report Out on Physical Vehicle Fresh Eyes Events in NA: inspect durability vehicles and pre-production vehicles for fit, functional and compliance concerns
- Document concerns and work with D&R Teams for Resolution and Closure
- Expect to travel ~1 trip (3-4 days) per month (could vary by launch schedule)
- Workstation readiness reviews: confirm product & process requirements are understood at the workstation level and that the manufacturing process can consistently meet requirements
- Lead Campaign Prevent Deep Dive 1 and 2 events and perform signoff when complete
- Perform & Report Out Virtual Deep Dive (Fresh Eyes reviews and Design Documentation); schedule team meetings and review evidence of APQP and PPAP readiness
- Perform signoffs to requirement compliance
- Mentor teams in problem-solving activities to prevent recurrence of failures and customer issues
- Travel to vehicle assembly plants (Mexico, US, Canada) and suppliers for Fresh Eyes and Supplier Reviews (travel periods typically 4-5 days during launch)
- Occasionally work outside normal local working day to interface with other regions in different time zones
Requirements
- BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar degree
- 10+ years of overall automotive engineering experience
- Strong understanding of Ford APQP and PPAP process (including FMEA, Control Plan, SCCAF…)
- Strong understanding of the design for assembly and design for manufacturing
- PVT and/or Plant Launch experience desirable with good understanding of the vehicle assembly and manufacturing processes
- Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office 365: XL, Word, PowerPoint, Project
- Self-starter with excellent teamwork, leadership, communication skills and a quality mindset
- Good organization skills and the ability to plan and perform multiple tasks
- Must be available for travel in domestic US, Canada and Mexico (several trips monthly)
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available; must be legally authorized to work in the United States
