Manufacturing Engineer- Machining at Ford Pro · 20901…

Summary: Ford Pro is a global company focused on transforming the future of mobility. In this role, you will be part of the Manufacturing team, responsible for ensuring quality and efficiency in powertrain machining processes, collaborating with product development, and leading new program installations. Responsibilities: - Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for Powertrain Machining, located at plants in SE Michigan, Ohio, and Canada - Utilize machining process knowledge, particularly steel, iron, and aluminum metal cutting and grinding to deliver an efficient and optimized process regarding quality, costs, timing, and footprint - Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements - Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations - Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts - Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Machining feasibility issues - Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem - Initiate bids, evaluate, recap bids for equipment purchase; work with Purchasing to write and place orders - Lead new program machining process installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities - Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues - Develop 'Lessons Learned' from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs - Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives - Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or related fields - Min of 1-3 Years of Experience in Manufacturing - Ability to work effectively as part of a team - Ability to support launch programs on extended travel - Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset - Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.) - 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent) - Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles - Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills - Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints - Ability to work with minimal direct supervision - Familiarity of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma Preferred Qualifications: - Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.) - Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS - Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred but not mandatory - Experience w/automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes and facilities preferred but not mandatory - Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems: Stator/Rotor Manufacturing, Machining, Cell Manufacturing, and Battery Assembly - Error proofing Required Skills: Machining process knowledge, Steel metal cutting, Iron metal cutting, Aluminum metal cutting, Grinding, Excel, PowerPoint, 3D CAD review, Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, PFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Statistics, Control charts, GD&T, AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, E2KS, AIM, CPARS, Automotive Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive assembly tooling, Machining tooling, Stator Manufacturing, Rotor Manufacturing, Cell Manufacturing, Battery Assembly, Error proofing, Project Management 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.