Joining Engineer

Ford; Avon Lake (OH); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead joining activities for multiple new model launches and to maintain stringent weld quality across production lines. The role focuses on applying welding processes, certifying welds, and steering an inspection team to ensure manufacturing excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical/electrical welding background, proficiency with office tools, and hands-on experience in high-volume automotive environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of mechanical joining, AC/DC, resistance spot welding, sealers and adhesives.
• Experience in a high-volume production environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead weld joining activities for new model launches.
• Assess joining feasibility through product milestones.
• Apply welding processes, equipment and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.
• Implement weld certification strategy during launches and changes events.
• Lead weld inspection team.
• Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.
• Apply engineering principles to improve processes and products.
• Implement corrective actions using 8D, 6-panel, etc.
• Identify sources of variation in production.
• Support expedited concern resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Review incoming quality concerns and initiate containment.

Skills

Mechanical joining

Spot welding

Welding processes

Sealants and adhesives

8D problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical or weld engineering related degree

Tools

Bosch controllers

Kuka automation

Rockwell automation

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...

You will maintain a high weld and sealing quality process, by following the Ford control plan. When it comes to our best-in-class welding operations, your expertise is what will literally hold things together. That’s because we’re relying on you to lead the joining activities for a variety of assigned new model launches. You will:

• Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System milestones.
• Apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.
• Implement weld certification strategy during launch and product or process change events.
• Lead weld inspection team.
• Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6-panel, etc.
• Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.
• Support expedited concern resolution with multi-functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.
• Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality within Body Area and initiate containment as vital, resolving root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends.

You’ll have...

• Associate's degree in mechanical, Electrical or Weld engineering related degree; or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• One or more years’ experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of Mechanical Joining, AC/DC, Resistance spot welding, sealers and adhesive

Even better, you may have...

• 2-3 years of supervisor experience
• Weld Certification
• Previous experience within a high-volume production facility.
• Previous automotive, welding engineering and quality analysis experience.
• Experience with Bosch controllers.
• Experience with Kuka or Rockwell automation.
• Sealant experience.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and team building skills

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 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$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.