Manufacturing Tooling Engineer – Final Assembly

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family care days

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, seeks a Mechanical Design Follow Up Engineer to deliver Final Assembly Tooling aligned with GVOSS intent. You will guide tooling design, mentor engineers, and ensure production tooling meets standards and schedules.

Responsibilities include reviewing tool design progress, advising on changes, coordinating with ME's, sign-offs, and driving cost-efficient tooling improvements. Travel to NA plants is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
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Responsibilities

• Review weekly tool design progress for adherence to GVOSS and industry standards.
• Coach and advise integrators on design changes to meet product and process goals.
• Liaise with program ME's and supervisors to update GVOSS for tooling improvements.
• Lead sign-off during design phase to ensure correct component application.
• Own parts selection process to ensure applicability and timing.
• Lead mechanical engineering and tooling standards within Final Assembly.
• Drive continuous tool improvement and cost efficiencies.
• Manage required GVOSS updates and Tier 2 processes.
• Supervise VTTO process for tool validation and timing.
• Collaborate with Vendor Interface Specialists on standardization.
• Domestic travel ~25% of time; international travel possible.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data-driven

Automotive tooling

Program launches

Tool design

Leadership

Final Assembly tooling

Education

Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GVOSS

Virtual manufacturing tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, seeks a Mechanical Design Follow Up Engineer to deliver Final Assembly Tooling aligned with GVOSS intent. You will guide tooling design, mentor engineers, and ensure production tooling meets standards and schedules.

Responsibilities include reviewing tool design progress, advising on changes, coordinating with ME's, sign-offs, and driving cost-efficient tooling improvements. Travel to NA plants is expected.