End-of-Line Manufacturing Engineer – Launch & Optimization

Ford; Allen Park, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, End of Line, to lead EOL activities across new-model launches. You will drive improvements in software/hardware, coordinate capital projects, and ensure standards compliance at North American plants.

The role requires a engineering degree, 2+ years in launches and automated testing, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with up to 80% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 2+ years of experience supporting new product launches.
• 2+ years of experience with automated testing systems.
• 2+ years of experience with optical measurement and calibration systems.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience required.
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collection, etc.).
• Knowledge of Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS.

Responsibilities

• Provide End-of-Line Manufacturing Engineering leadership throughout a new-model development program, from KO through launch.
• Ensure compliance with GVOSS and ergonomic standards for EOL test-system installations.
• Develop and implement improvements to EOL software and hardware using data from the EOL Dashboard and ReportLogic Reporting Systems.
• Lead EOL capital-project teams to develop capital appropriation requests and manage projects from concept through commissioning.
• Lead costing for EOL test implementation and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Support change control by evaluating impact of product changes on EOL test-equipment costs and labor.
• Provide onsite prototype-build support at North American manufacturing plants; travel up to 80% onsite.
• Write functional descriptions for software and hardware modifications and assist in writing scopes of work.
• Coordinate pre-launch EOL validation events from DCV through MP2.
• Assist plant and implementation teams in resolving EOL performance issues.
• Lead daily troubleshooting activities and coordinate cross-functional resources.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AVBOM

WERS

GSPAS/APT

Teamcenter

AIM

CPARS

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, End of Line, to lead EOL activities across new-model launches. You will drive improvements in software/hardware, coordinate capital projects, and ensure standards compliance at North American plants.

The role requires a engineering degree, 2+ years in launches and automated testing, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with up to 80% travel.