Core Tooling Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Core Tooling Engineer to support Powertrain machining across engines, transmissions, gears and E-motor components. You will create and maintain cutting tool standards, resolve in-plant tooling issues, and support new model programs as the tooling expert for new processes.

The role requires deep experience with Tool Cost Model, tool crib processes and equipment, and the ability to lead cost studies, develop specifications, and implement standard tool management systems.

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering or equivalent education/experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience focused on metal cutting and powertrain components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain tooling standards and guidelines for new processes.
• Lead cost studies and develop BoP/tooling cost models.
• Collaborate with tool suppliers and process teams to resolve issues.
• Implement standard tool management systems in new plants.
• Provide guidance on tool design, processes and specifications.

Skills

Tool Cost Model

Tool Crib

Tool Setting

Tooling Programming

Communication

Education

BSc, Engineering

Tools

Zoller

Royal

Mapal Uniset

Job description

Core Tooling Engineer is a dynamic role supporting all facets of Powertrain machining: Engine, Transmission, Gears and E-motor components. In this role you will be responsible for creating and maintaining cutting tool standards, resolving current model tooling/process in-plant problems and supporting new model programs as tooling expert for new processes.

• Close working knowledge and application of Tool Cost Model (TCM)
• Experience with tool crib processes & equipment (presetters - Zoller, Royal, Mapal Uniset, etc) programming, tool setting and equipment specification/procurement
• Flexibility to quickly pivot to support current production and/or new model tooling and/or process issues
  • Lead and define potential short and long term updates for identified root cause
  • Work directly with cutting tool supply base for resolution/optional tooling/trials
  • Concisely communicate results, next steps, etc

• Complete program studies estimating cutting tool needs, related costs, and developing new cost models for inclusion in the BoP for new processes/technologies.
• Conduct standard machineability testing for work materials, tools and processes.
• Conduct ergonomic analysis to support tool management activities for new facilities and develop/document standards as needed.
• Develop new specifications, standards, procedures and guidelines for all new tooling processes. Drive common practices and insure understanding through teaching modules and program support.
• Create/Update/Maintain all tooling specifications, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Implement standard tool management system in all new Powertrain Plants.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the process teams in the approval of existing tool types, designs and processes.
• Lead the development of new tool types, designs and processes for features not currently a part of the established library, or experience base within PTME. Generate GCPL whenever practical.
• Update/Maintain BoP costs for tooling and tool management facilities to be used by the process teams during cost study preparation.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the process teams in the development of cost studies.
• Evaluate and implement new tooling technologies.
• Provide tooling information and other details in support of 1295 generation by third party.
• Update/Maintain GESWP for Tooling and Tool Management facilities.
• Liaise with PTO plants during the launch of new manufacturing processes resolving technical issues as they arise. This applies to new technologies only.
• Support Process Engineering teams relative to their deliverables.

BSc, Engineering discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Professional experience within the Automotive Manufacturing industry, specifically focused on metal cutting/ machining/processing of Powertrain components.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to concisely share problem statements, actions and results.

Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively in a diverse team-oriented environment.

Ability to thrive in high-pressure manufacturing environments and deliver results within tight timing constraints.

Be self-motivated and capable of managing complex tasks with minimal direct supervision.

Ability to travel up to 50%.

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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $86,600-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.