Manufacturing Program Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for End of Line Wheel Alignment and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in Dearborn, MI. The role involves leading the implementation of ADAS systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to product development across North America. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and have experience in automotive manufacturing, with strong skills in communication and problem-solving.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off for community service

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in upper body functional areas.
• Background in Wheel Alignment Headlamp Aim and Driver Assist Technologies.
• Familiarity with computer HW, SW and wireless technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, and ADAS systems implementation.
• Ensure compliance to the GVOSS and Ergonomic standards for EOL test system installations.
• Provide onsite prototype build support at North American Manufacturing Assembly Plants.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing) or Similar Technical degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Web Based reporting systems

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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 is responsible for Launch and Production support of Wheel Alignment and headlamp aim equipment for all North American Ford Assembly plants
Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants. The Manufacturing Engineer End of Line Wheel Alignment Advanced Driver Assist Systems candidate will be a part of this team and be responsible for the following:

Qualifications

You'll have...
•Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing), or Similar Technical degree
•At least 5-7 years in the upper body functional areas
•Background in Wheel Alignment Headlamp Aim and Driver Assist Technologies, software development/implementation or product validation
•Working knowledge of diagnostics and vehicle repair
•Familiarity with computer HW, SW and wireless technologies
•Strong computer Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Web Based reporting systems)
•Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
•Understanding of PFMEA and Failure Mode Avoidance principles

Even better, you may have…
•Experience in all program phases from PSC to Launch
•One major launch program (UP / UN > 4 ) or discipline equivalent
•Bachelor’s degree in electrical and mechanical engineering, IT or Computer Science
•Automotive manufacturing experience / supplier project management skills
•Product development experience with Electrical systems, EDS, or module design
•Industrial Controls Design Architecture
•Familiarity with IT plant infrastructure (network design and server applications)
•Working knowledge of diagnostics and vehicle repair
•Familiarity with computer HW, SW and wireless technologies

•Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Operations (Assembly or Powertrain), Software Development working knowledge

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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 8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-PS2

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Lead Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) systems implementation and launch activities from supplier buyoff through post vehicle launch activities and follow up for all Ford North America vehicle programs.
• Consolidate Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) requirements from cross functional teams and translate them into system and process requirements and coordinate installation, commissioning, and support throughout launch.
• Ensure compliance to the GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) and Ergonomic standards for EOL test system installations.
• Review and implement new WAHA-ADAS concepts and designs.
• Develop and implement improvements to WAHA-ADAS SW and HW using data from the EOL Dashboard / Report Logic Reporting Systems.
• Assist in preparation of NMP management reviews; perform data collection to support the presentation.
• Support capital project teams to develop capital appropriations requests and manage the projects from supplier tooling buyoff through commissioning.
• Support costing activities for WAHA-ADAS test implementation and find acceptable cost reduction opportunities.
• Support change control to evaluate product change impact on test equipment costs and labor.
• Provide onsite prototype build support at North American Manufacturing Assembly Plants. Note: Travel within US, Canada and Mexico for installation, launch supportand issue resolution may require up to 70% of dedicated time onsite.
• Lead risk assessment for software, and hardware changes.
• Write functional descriptions for SW and HW modifications and assist in writing SOW’s.
  Coordinate all pre-launch WAHA-ADAS validation events from DCV through MP2.
• Assist plant & implementation teams in resolving performance issues.
• Lead daily trouble shooting; coordinate cross-functional resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.
• Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant repairmen when required.
  Determine accurate validation methods.
• Provide cost and feasibility studies to determine impact of new models for plant installations.