
Stamping Automation Engineer
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $84,480 - $141,360 per year
About the role
- Develop and implement new automated manufacturing processes as well as identify and implement continuous improvements for existing processes through equipment and product launches.
- Equipment Design analysis including layout for maintainability, equipment uptime, production throughput, reliability, foundations, and electrical/mechanical installations.
- Write technical specifications for new equipment, improvements, and repairs.
- Investigate and research new automation technology to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Complete risk assessments concurrently with multiple suppliers and plant engineering during design/build
- Estimate budget and secure quotes for investment studies.
- Establish and maintain master schedule with technical assistance and plant labor coordination.
- Execute purchase orders.
- Support emergency breakdowns (calls after hours/weekends sometimes are expected).
- Provide analysis of failures and interpret test results, and complete failure reports.
- Coordinate testing of materials at labs, interpret metallurgical issues and changes.
- Provide on-site support during installations releases at the plants.
- Develop installation plans including bid package preparation for contractor installations.
- Learn and execute Ford Safety process: Risk Assessments, Safety Pre-tasks, PROTAG, and ECPL.
- Maintain project budgets and use Ford financial reporting systems (PCAM & PFR).
- Maintain and update equipment records.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or 5+ years' equivalent work experience
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to support launch programs
- Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- 3D CAD review abilities
- Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
- Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
- Able to read & understand mechanical and electrical drawings
- Energetic personality that is eager to dive in and solve issues
- Must be willing to travel domestically – including extended trips for major launches.
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 & Tools
automated manufacturing processesequipment design analysistechnical specifications writingrisk assessmentsbudget estimation3D CAD reviewPFMEAfailure mode avoidancefailure analysisinstallation planning
Soft Skills
teamworkproject managementresult-oriented mindsetcommunication skillspresentation skillsability to work under stressminimal supervisionproblem-solvingenergetic personalityadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering