Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world – together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us.

Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

We’re seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We’re looking to optimize our efforts in safety, quality, and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products. You will:

• Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.
• Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.
• Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants.
• Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues.
• Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement.
• Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work.
• Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy‑off at vendor facility.
• Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements.
• Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS.
• Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy.
• Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results.
• Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development.
• Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards.
• Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required.

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• 3+ years’ Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• 3+ years’ experience with tooling, processes, and facilities.
• 3+ years’ CAD experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.).
• Knowledge of the electrical systems in a vehicle.
• Experience with electrical connectors and wire routing.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line.
• Error proofing experience.
• Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability.
• Strong Problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design.
• Previous project management experience.
• Prototype design and development experience.
• Experience working with Tier 1 OEM Suppliers and partners.
• Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly.

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