Manufacturing Engineer- End of Line Vehicle Calibration and Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for End-of-Line (EOL) leadership in a cross-functional team. You will guide EOL test-system installations from development through launch, ensuring adherence to Global Vehicle Operations standards and ergonomic practices.

Role requires experience with automated testing, optical calibration, and EOL software/hardware improvements. Travel up to 80% and hybrid onsite work at North American plants are expected.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide End-of-Line (EOL) Manufacturing Engineering leadership 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.
• Lead EOL capital-project teams to develop capital appropriation requests and manage projects.
• Lead costing for EOL test implementation and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Support change control by evaluating impact of product changes on EOL costs and labor.
• Provide onsite prototype-build support at North American manufacturing plants.
• Travel up to 80% of time within the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Automated testing

Optical calibration

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AVBOM

WERS

GSPAS/APT

Teamcenter

AIM

CPARS

Job description

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

What You’ll Do...

• Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team with the primary responsibility of planning for and implementing the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.
• The Manufacturing Engineer, End of Line candidate will be part of this team and will be responsible for the following:
• Provide End-of-Line (EOL) Manufacturing Engineering leadership throughout a new-model development program, from KO through launch.
• Ensure compliance with GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) 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.
• Assist in the preparation of NMP management reviews and perform data collection to support presentations.
• 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 acceptable cost-reduction opportunities, including writing scopes of work for EOL test systems.
• Support change control by evaluating the impact of product changes on EOL test-equipment costs and labor.
• Provide onsite prototype-build support at North American manufacturing assembly plants.
  • Travel within the United States, Canada, and Mexico for installation, launch support, and issue resolution may require up to 80% of dedicated time onsite.
• Write functional descriptions for software and hardware modifications and assist in writing scopes of work.
• Coordinate all pre-launch EOL validation events from DCV through MP2.
• Assist plant and implementation teams in resolving EOL performance issues.
• Lead daily troubleshooting activities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional resources to identify root causes and corrective actions.
  • Manage and break down problems into items that can be validated.
• Determine accurate validation methods.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant repair personnel when required.
• Travel for extended periods to assembly plants in the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico.

You’ll have...

• 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.
• Ability to operate effectively in stressful situations within tight timing constraints.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience required.
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collection, etc.).
• Knowledge of one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS.

Even Better, You May Have

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water Test, or End-of-Line operations.
• Error-proofing experience preferred.
• Experience with tooling, manufacturing processes, and facilities.

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 $74,300-$166,200.

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