Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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. In this position... In this key role, you will provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program - from initial concept through final assembly. This will involve the application of lean manufacturing principles to ensure the highest quality, most efficient processes and products possible. 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. What you'll do... * Upfront Program Engineering * Drive lessons learned into new product; Ensure GMRs and best practices are followed; Ensure product design is robust for manufacturing; Ensure LD commonality is followed / Drive LD discipline; Drive SRI feasibility; Support structures process; Support clay feasibility; Support virtual builds; Ensure P-release quality of event; Ensure checking fixture/PCF/CMM fixture strategy support program deliverables; Ensure plant CMM/layout room will support program deliverables; Ensure measurement plan is robust * DCV & PCF Builds: * Develop pre-launch control plan; Ensure production intent locators for DCV; Lead resolution of manufacturing AIMS issues; Utilize DVC to prove out measurement programs, handheld data and WBDM templates; Ensure closure systems studies are completed; Lead PCF process ꟷ Develop build plan ꟷ Ensure parts are ordered ꟷ Ensure PCF fixture meet timing needs ꟷ Lead execution of PCF1 build; Ensure supplier gages are correct; Drive part review and die buy-offs * Launch * Lead launch control plan; Ensure all assy plant metrology is ready to support launch control plan; Ensure assy plant fixtures support control plan; Ensure metrology programs are ready; Ensure handheld data devices are ready; Ensure WBDM/Templates support launch needs; Lead PCF2/PCF3 build events at plant; Responsible for overall Bodyshop capability; Build event dimension summary; Ensure stamped parts are acceptable for build events and drive towards PSW; Drive sheet metal system issue resolution; Drive closing effort prove out; Drive OK to Buy dimensional and functional issue to resolution What you'll do... * Upfront Program Engineering * Drive lessons learned into new product; Ensure GMRs and best practices are followed; Ensure product design is robust for manufacturing; Ensure LD commonality is followed / Drive LD discipline; Drive SRI feasibility; Support structures process; Support clay feasibility; Support virtual builds; Ensure P-release quality of event; Ensure checking fixture/PCF/CMM fixture strategy support program deliverables; Ensure plant CMM/layout room will support program deliverables; Ensure measurement plan is robust * DCV & PCF Builds: * Develop pre-launch control plan; Ensure production intent locators for DCV; Lead resolution of manufacturing AIMS issues; Utilize DVC to prove out measurement programs, handheld data and WBDM templates; Ensure closure systems studies are completed; Lead PCF process ꟷ Develop build plan ꟷ Ensure parts are ordered ꟷ Ensure PCF fixture meet timing needs ꟷ Lead execution of PCF1 build; Ensure supplier gages are correct; Drive part review and die buy-offs * Launch * Lead launch control plan; Ensure all assy plant metrology is ready to support launch control plan; Ensure assy plant fixtures support control plan; Ensure metrology programs are ready; Ensure handheld data devices are ready; Ensure WBDM/Templates support launch needs; Lead PCF2/PCF3 build events at plant; Responsible for overall Bodyshop capability; Build event dimension summary; Ensure stamped parts are acceptable for build events and drive towards PSW; Drive sheet metal system issue resolution; Drive closing effort prove out; Drive OK to Buy dimensional and functional issue to resolution