Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company is committed to freedom of movement and innovation in transportation. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide leadership in manufacturing engineering throughout new model development, applying lean principles to enhance efficiency and quality in vehicle production. Responsibilities Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program, beginning at initial concept through launch at the final assembly facility Development of tooling and facilities based on product and process Apply lean manufacturing principles Lead virtual manufacturing assembly builds 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 Skills 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 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.) Benefits 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. Company Overview We don't just make history -- we make the future. It was founded in 1903, and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.ford.com. Apply To This Job