Manufacturing Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

A Conveyors & Facilities Advanced Feasibility Engineer in final assembly is responsible for the strategic design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge conveyor and automation systems used in the final stages of product manufacturing. This role focuses on conducting in-depth feasibility studies and risk assessments for new and improved conveyor solutions, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for efficiency, safety, and lean manufacturing principles

A Conveyors & Facilities Advanced Feasibility Engineer in final assembly is responsible for the strategic design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge conveyor and automation systems used in the final stages of product manufacturing. This role focuses on conducting in-depth feasibility studies and risk assessments for new and improved conveyor solutions, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for efficiency, safety, and lean manufacturing principles

What you'll do...

* Designing efficient conveyance systems and layouts in AutoCAD

* Performing detailed feasibility studies, simulations, and analyses to evaluate proposed designs and process changes, including assessing technical viability, cost-effectiveness, and potential risks.

* Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, product engieers, the plant teams and suppliers, to define technical specifications and integrate conveyor systems seamlessly into the final assembly line.

* Optimizing existing conveyor layouts and processes to enhance throughput, improve ergonomics, and reduce operational costs.

* Ensuring all conveyor system designs and implementations comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and internal specifications.

* Providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept generation to installation and prove-out of new systems.

* Adding costs into GMOD for forward model programs for conveyance and facilities

* Ensure tier 1 suppliers are compliant to GVOSS with conveyance and tooling designs

* Lead onsite activities such as field reviews and plant alignment meetings

What you'll do...

* Designing efficient conveyance systems and layouts in AutoCAD

* Performing detailed feasibility studies, simulations, and analyses to evaluate proposed designs and process changes, including assessing technical viability, cost-effectiveness, and potential risks.

* Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, product engieers, the plant teams and suppliers, to define technical specifications and integrate conveyor systems seamlessly into the final assembly line.

* Optimizing existing conveyor layouts and processes to enhance throughput, improve ergonomics, and reduce operational costs.

* Ensuring all conveyor system designs and implementations comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and internal specifications.

* Providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept generation to installation and prove-out of new systems.

* Adding costs into GMOD for forward model programs for conveyance and facilities

* Ensure tier 1 suppliers are compliant to GVOSS with conveyance and tooling designs

* Lead onsite activities such as field reviews and plant alignment meetings