Drive resolution of manufacturing issues.
Interface with Design and Release activities.
Develop formal assembly process instructions and enter the process sheets into VPS system.
Lead assembly tooling specification purchase, installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site.
Track all open tooling and process issues and drive to closure including meeting all exit criteria deliverables - cycle time, throughput, workstation readiness, etc.
Prepare management presentations.
Drive quality, cost and labor improvements.
Support new model launches. During launches, the position will require extensive travel, standing, and walking in a plant environment.
Deliver dimensionally in-spec parts for their respective system. Understand component data and a system impact.
Deliver cycle line layouts and work with the assembly plants to have a complete operator/equipment workstation ready for launch.
Operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
Work with minimal direct supervision
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or an equivalent manufacturing engineering
Willingness to travel and support launch activities at our North American Assembly plants (USA, Canada & Mexico)
Travel is required including co-location at a North American Assembly plant for 9 or more months depending on scale of vehicle launch.
1 or more years of Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Up to 40-50% travel required
Preferred Requirements
Solid background with virtual manufacturing tools
Experience with tooling, process, quality, and or facility equipment in a production environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: 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.
This position is a salary grade 5-8 and ranges from $63,480-162,120..,
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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