Engineering Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering

Description

In this position...

Responsible for leading QOS (Quality Operating System) initiatives within the production department.

What youll do...

• Lead the development and continuous improvement ofstamping and manufacturing processesfor current and new-model parts balancing quality cost timing manufacturability and production requirements.

• Review part data CAD engineering specifications and production information to identifyfeasibility tooling dimensional and process concerns develop action plans and recommend effective engineering solutions.

• Support the complete tooling lifecycle includingpart feasibility die design construction machining tryout buyoff launch and production support while working closely with Tool & Die Automation Quality Machining MP&L and production teams.

• Lead and supportPFMEA SCAAF quality-loop and launch reviews ensuring process risks are identified and addressed before tooling and production launches.

• Serve as a key engineering contact for production team leaders and supervisors coordinating withMachining Quality MP&L Tool & Die Automation and other departmentsto resolve manufacturing and quality issues.

• Review rejected parts for quality integrity determine appropriate disposition and next steps and maintain accuratetraceability records and quality documentationfor future reference.

• Manage and communicate quality performance throughFTT 8D Scrap Dock Holds Dock Audits Incoming Quality and other standard plant reports providing timely information for quality reviews.

• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives focused onNo Fault Forward and Zero Defects utilizing structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement methods to eliminate recurring issues.

• Lead8D investigations for Warranty and Vehicle Operations concerns partnering with Quality MP&L T&D Production and other stakeholders to establish containment root cause corrective action and prevention.

• ApplySix Sigma methodologiesto manufacturing and quality problems supporting projects that improve process capability reduce variation eliminate defects and deliver measurable cost savings.

• Utilizestatistical process control statistical analysis PP/PPK measurement systems analysis and variable-data analysisto monitor process performance identify trends and drive corrective and preventive actions.

• Establish and monitorquality targets and critical characteristicsfor each build and provide engineering input into product design and assembly concepts that minimize variation and improve manufacturing capability.

• ApplyGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)principles to interpret engineering requirements establish locators and measurement points verify tolerances and support effective dimensional-control strategies.

• Manage measurement systemsfor components and assemblies; interpret inspection data and ensure appropriate calibration certification repeatability and reproducibility.

• UtilizeCATIA Teamcenter/VisMock-Up SMIRT CM4D/CM4Di AutoForm/FEA Argus and other engineering systems to investigate tooling product dimensional and forming issues and develop data-driven solutions.

• Applyforming-limit analysis and Argus resultsto evaluate material behavior and optimize stamping processes while coordinating material trials lubricant testing thickness changes and other process evaluations.

• Manageengineering changes Tool Change Notices Tool Change Orders Sheet 3 changes and related releases evaluating technical feasibility tooling requirements cost timing and production impact.

• Supportplant launches insourcing/outsourcing evaluations line-load optimization tooling transfers die adaptations and production changes ensuring engineering requirements and quality targets are achieved.

• Drive continuous improvement throughbenchmarking innovation new technology implementation workforce development and data-driven process optimization while maintaining strong communication across plant engineering supplier and customer organizations.

Youll have...

• T&D journeymans card OR Bachelors Degree in Engineering field.
• 1 or more years experience in Microsoft Office to include Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook

Even better you may have...

• 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified
• Production Experience

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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