Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly

Ford; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Back-up care

Job summary

Ford is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly to lead the development, design, and installation of production tooling for new F-150 program launches. You will drive tooling strategy from concept to implementation, collaborating with manufacturing engineering, quality, and program management to ensure seamless integration into production within aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities include leading cycle line layout, performing feasibility studies, and developing program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 1+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
• Knowledge of lean operating system; familiar with Kaizen principles.
• Familiar with manufacturing environment.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Release engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility.
• Conduct manufacturing feasibility studies for the program.
• Interface with plant teams to identify space for new tooling and equipment.
• Lead cycle line layout meetings and determine assembly sequence.
• Lead simulations for tooling and design prove-out.
• Develop tooling SOWs, process RFQs, and supplier POs.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen

8D problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 5, 500, 5000

RSView / FactoryTalk

MS Office

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 your 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.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly to lead the development, design, and installation of production tooling in support of new F-150 program launches. In this role, you will drive tooling strategy from concept through implementation, ensuring all upper body tooling meets stringent quality, safety, and manufacturing efficiency standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - including manufacturing engineering, quality, and program management - to ensure seamless integration of new tooling into production while meeting aggressive program timelines.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of Release engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility
• Conduct manufacturing feasibility studies for the U81x ('31 Model Year) program
• Interface with plant teams to identify and use existing space for new program tooling and equipment
• Leading Cycle line layout meetings, setting up sequence of assembly and part orientation
• Lead in running simulations for tooling and design prove-out
• Understanding out-going quality on product line and applying lessons learned to the new vehicle line
• Write, update, and maintain program-specific process sheets for assembly of components
• DPA5 checks; raise part/process issues as identified to program; re-perform checks as D&R's CAD matures through UNV2
• Support establishing virtual build sequence and support virtual build
• P-Release
• Complete design phase Health Chart assessments
• PFMEA creation and updates to support Conformance Letter
• Support Special Characteristics Cascade and Agreement Form (SCCAF) development and sign-off
• Develop program cost analysis (Vignette through PA)
• Define tooling needs, including:
  • DC and pneumatic tooling
  • Fixtured tooling and lift assists
  • Ergonomic tooling needs
  • Major equipment and/or automation needs
  • Pallets, details, and subassembly build-up conveyance
  • Error proofing
• Support cycle line layout development and workstation engineering work stream
• Support simulation development (provide benchmark data for equipment availability, MTTR, and MTBF)
• Ensure master schedule adherence
• Work with the Facility team to identify needs
• Develop tooling design and build SOWs, process RFQs, and supplier PO kick-off (re-assign POs to PI team at FDJ)
• Lead pre-FDJ shop buy-offs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 1+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment
• Knowledge of lean operating system; familiar with Kaizen principles
• Familiar with manufacturing environment
• RSLogix 5, 500, 5000; RSView and Factory Talk knowledge preferred
• Global Manufacturing Standard (GMS) and Vehicle Operation Structure Standard (VOSS)
• Industry standards - NFPA70E, NFPA79, ANSI, SAE HS-1738, UL 508A
• Implementation of error-proofing
• Problem-solving skills using statistics (Six Sigma Black Belt preferred)
• Ability to lead 8D
• MS Office application competency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel for the duration of the program
• Ability to travel at times

Preferred Qualifications

• Some assembly tooling experience
• Production assembly experience preferred
• Lean manufacturing knowledge a plus
• Supplier project management skills preferred
• CPARS/MEARS/Ariba experience preferred
• Vision systems preferred
• FIS/IIOT reports (running and analyzing) preferred
• Competency in MTTR/MTBF preferred
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of IT systems (AVS, EP, FIS, Networks) preferred
• Systems Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) skills 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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up