Launch Process Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to specify, design, validate, and launch machining systems for engine and transmission components. You will work with engineers, operations, and suppliers to manage tooling, gauging, and process documentation across a hybrid manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, PFMEA understanding, and leadership in tool installation, start-up, and continuous improvement, with travel for launches and extended site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Willingness to travel for launches and extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your subsystem.
• Collaborate with Product Development to estimate facility/tooling costs and improve quality.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate designs for high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead tooling installation, start-up and commissioning at the site.

Skills

Teamwork

Project management

Excel/PowerPoint

PFMEA

Communication

High pressure

Launch travel

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing eng

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Teamcenter

VisMockup

CATIA

AVBOM

WERS

GSPAS/APT

E2KS

CPARS

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.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we’re known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

The candidate will be responsible for the specification, design, validation, runoff, installation, and launch of new and existing machining systems that produce engine and transmission components. These may include cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, transmission cases and other largely aluminum components. The candidate will work with a team of engineers and interact regularly with plant operations personnel and suppliers. They will be responsible for elements of the process including tooling, gauging, and overall process documentation.

In this position...

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem.
• Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Assembly and Machining feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
• Lead machining and tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.
• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).

You’ll have...

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, Or equivalent work experience
• Min of 1+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to support launch programs on extended travel
• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

Even better, you may have...

• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS
• Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred but not mandatory

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 5-8 and ranges from $63,480- 162,120,

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 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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