Design Industrialization Engineer

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid time off

Holiday schedule

Job summary

Ford is seeking a degreed engineer with strong quality background and manufacturing experience for Casting STA roles. You will engage with external suppliers to drive robust casting processes, analyze feasibility for new sites and technologies, and lead industrialization and PPAP activities across programs.

Successful candidates will have 3+ years in HPDC, 2+ years in supplier manufacturing, and 2+ years in quality engineering, with excellent communication and travel readiness to support Ford’s

Qualifications

• BS in engineering and manufacturing mindset.
• 3+ years of High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) process/manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years knowledge or prior experience with supplier manufacturing.
• 2+ years prior Quality Engineer experience.

Responsibilities

• Engagement with external suppliers to drive robust Casting manufacturing process standard execution to deliver quality and delivery excellence.
• Collaborate with Research and PD to understand new technologies and how they might impact the supply base.
• In depth Casting process feasibility analysis for new supplier sites, new technology and high-risk commodities.
• Lead development, documentation and implementation of critical Design Industrialization STA deliverables during planning and execution.
• Participate in Casting process standard governance, Tech Clubs, and supplier summits.
• Provide Casting process technical support during issue resolution to cascade supplier systemic quality, capacity, delivery, and manufacturing lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with peers in Product Development, Research and Supply Chain to drive optimal sourcing decisions.
• Conduct Launch Readiness Reviews at Supplier sites as per Ford’s Supplier Engagement Process for future model programs.
• Conduct Manufacturing Site Assessments (MSA), identifying gaps, and establishing/monitoring CIAP’s (Continuous Improvement Action Plans).
• Conduct onsite evaluation visits for Priority commodities as per GPDS supplier engagement process for new programs.
• Drive capacity/uplift actions with Suppliers in accordance with Global Capacity Planning (GCP) and Manufacturing Capacity Planning Volumes (MCPV) study requirements.
• Review and approve Supplier Capacity Analysis Reports (CAR) ensuring compliance to capacity requirements.
• Review supplier incremental tooling work plans ensuring that plans comply to PPAP requirements.
• Review and approve PPAP’s for engineering changes, supplier driven changes, and new tooled end items.
• Drive on-time PPAP submissions ensuring that supplier project timing plans are on track.
• Drive compliance to all organizational and corporate training requirements.
• Drive robust Supplier Failure Mode Avoidance by Deep Diving: DFMEA’s/PFMEA’s, SCCAF, Control Plans.

Skills

HPDC experience

Quality engineering

Supplier management

Casting knowledge

Education

BS in engineering

Job description

In this position...

We are looking for a degreed engineer with prior manufacturing experience and a strong quality background. Ideal candidates for this position will have technical expertise in High Pressure Die Casting, Greensand / SPM molding, CGI castings for powertrain, structural and EV vehicle applications and prior experience managing automotive suppliers for an OEM or experience supporting a supplier manufacturing site as a Quality Engineer. Key responsibilities will include performing Casting Process new technology feasibility assessments & manufacturing assessments, resolving issues, developing robust industrialization plans, breaking capacity constraints, addressing systemic quality/warranty issues and delivering on APQP/PPAP. Building strong relationships with supplier partners will be critical for success and significant collaboration will be required with senior leaders in the Ford Product Development, Research, Supply Chain and STA team. This will require excellent verbal and written communication skills and a passion for teamwork and collaboration.

The Ford Casting STA Team is committed to delivering a world class automotive supply base that produces best in class quality in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

Our diverse Global Casting STA Team includes team members in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is comprised of manufacturing experts with specialties in body exterior, body interior, chassis, powertrain, and electrical. Together our team works to understand the changing manufacturing landscape, identify new opportunities, and take action to design and innovate for the future of mobility.

What you’ll do...

• Engagement with external suppliers to drive robust Casting manufacturing process standard execution to deliver quality and delivery excellence
• Collaborate with Research and PD to understand new technologies and how they might impact the supply base
• In depth Casting process feasibility analysis for new supplier sites, new technology and high-risk commodities
• Lead development, documentation and implementation of critical Design Industrialization STA deliverables during planning and execution
• Participate in Casting process standard governance, Tech Clubs, and supplier summits
• Provide Casting process technical support during issue resolution to cascade supplier systemic quality, capacity, delivery, and manufacturing lessons learned to prevent recurrence
• Collaborate with peers in Product Development, Research and Supply Chain to drive optimal sourcing decisions
• Conduct Launch Readiness Reviews at Supplier sites as per Ford’s Supplier Engagement Process for future model programs
• Conduct Manufacturing Site Assessments (MSA), identifying gaps, and establishing/monitoring CIAP’s (Continuous Improvement Action Plans)
• Conduct onsite evaluation visits for Priority commodities as per GPDS supplier engagement process for new programs
• Drive capacity/uplift actions with Suppliers in accordance with Global Capacity Planning (GCP) and Manufacturing Capacity Planning Volumes (MCPV) study requirements
• Review and approve Supplier Capacity Analysis Reports (CAR) ensuring compliance to capacity requirements
• Review supplier incremental tooling work plans ensuring that plans comply to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements
• Review and approve PPAP’s (Production Part Approval Process) for engineering changes, supplier driven (SREA) changes, and new tooled end items
• Drive on-time PPAP submissions ensuring that supplier project timing plans are on track
• Drive compliance to all organizational and corporate training requirements
• Drive robust Supplier Failure Mode Avoidance by Deep Diving:
  • DFMEA’s/PFMEA’s
  • Special Characteristics Agreements (SCCAF)
  • Control Plans

You’ll have...

• BS in engineering
• 3+ years of High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) process/manufacturing experience
• 2+ years of knowledge or prior experience with supplier manufacturing
• 2+ years prior Quality Engineer experience
• Knowledge of problem solving and quality skills
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to travel

Even better, you may have...

• MS in engineering
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Advanced knowledge of casting manufacturing process(es) with hands‑on experience
• Prior experience in the casting process planning, implementation, and launch and secondary manufacturing operations (machining, assembly, etc)
• Prior experience performing casting manufacturing feasibility assessments
• Prior foundry operational experience in casting manufacturing processes and process control
• Prior experience leading industrialization projects
• Experience in project management and/or program launches preferred

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare 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 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite 4 or more days per week.