Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Ford; Chihuahua; Presencial; MXN 420 000 - 660 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ford in Mexico is seeking a skilled Manufacturing/Process Engineer to optimize engine assembly lines. You will drive process design, standardized work, and tooling to meet takt time and high quality targets, coordinating with robot cells and servo presses.

The role requires 3–5+ years in automotive manufacturing, fluent English, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. On-site factory work with exposure to continuous improvement projects and PCA tools.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree with a Professional License in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 5+ years of proven experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer on automotive assembly lines.
• Advanced / Fluent English (B2+ to C1).

Responsabilidades

• Define, implement, and improve operational flow, standard work methods, and tooling across engine assembly lines, ensuring adherence to Takt Time and production cadence (JPH).
• Parameterize and audit robotic dispensing cells (Nordson / SCA / Fanuc / ABB), maintaining control over path trajectories and bead geometry.
• Monitor and calibrate servo presses (Promess, Kistler) for insertion of bushings, freeze plugs, and dowel pins.
• Validate and fine-tune leak test stations across lubrication, coolant, and fuel circuits.
• Design safe ergonomics and standardized work; develop and maintain Operator Instruction Sheets (OIS / JES / SOS).
• Lead PFMEAs and implement Poka-Yoke systems including vision sensors and pick-to-light arrays.
• Plan and execute plant trial runs for new component introductions or model-year changes without disrupting operations.
• Drive root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, DMAIC) for quality escapes and line micro-stoppages.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Process Design and Optimization:

  Define, implement, and improve operational flow, standard work methods, and tooling across engine assembly lines, ensuring adherence to Takt Time and production cadence (JPH).

• Critical Powertrain Process Control:
  • Automated Silicone / Sealant Dispensing (RTV):

    Parameterize and audit robotic dispensing cells (Nordson / SCA / Fanuc / ABB), maintaining control over path trajectories, bead geometry, and open time.

  • Servo Presses:

    Monitor and calibrate Force vs. Displacement signature curves (Promess, Kistler) for the insertion of bushings, freeze plugs (core plugs), and dowel pins.

  • Leak Testing:

    Validate and fine-tune pressure-decay or helium leak test stations across lubrication, coolant, and fuel circuits.

• Ergonomics and Standardized Work:

  Design safe workstations utilizing zero-gravity manipulators and ergonomic tooling in compliance with corporate safety standards (FAS 08). Develop and maintain Operator Instruction Sheets (OIS / JES / SOS).

• Defect Prevention and APQP:

  Lead and update station PFMEAs, designing mechanical and electronic error-proneing systems (Poka-Yoke) — such as vision inspection sensors and pick-to-light arrays to safeguard critical safety characteristics (Inverted Delta ∇).

• Engineering Change Management:

  Plan and execute plant trial runs (PTR) on the shop floor for new component introductions, design modifications (WERS), or model-year changes without disrupting operational continuity.

• Structured Problem Solving:

  Actively drive root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, DMAIC) to address quality escapes, functional test failures (Cold/Hot Test), or line micro-stoppages.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree with a Professional License (Cédula Profesional) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Work Experience:

  • 3 to 5+ years of proven experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer on automotive assembly lines (highly desirable in engine assembly / powertrain, transmissions, or high-precision mechanical components).

  • Language Proficiency: Advanced / Fluent English (B2+ to C1). Essential for coordinating pilot runs with product design teams (Powertrain D&R in Dearborn) and international equipment manufacturers.