Senior Stamping Die Design Lead (Hybrid)

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a senior Die Design Leader to drive robust, manufacturable casting die designs across the product development lifecycle. You will coordinate with product development and manufacturing, lead die construction and vendor collaboration, and ensure quality that meets Ford standards.

You will manage multiple die designs in a hybrid setting, mentor teams on Catia V5, Teamcenter and SMIRT, and apply 10+ years of die design expertise to advance manufacturing

Qualifications

• Die design experience (10+ years) or proven leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of stamping die standards and die design deliverables.
• Extensive knowledge Ford WDX die standards and Ford die design deliverables.
• Advanced knowledge of die construction and machining practices.
• Understanding of die materials and heat treatment processes.
• Knowledgeable in Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of SMIRT and SMIRT deliverables for Construction Source.
• Expert in Catia V5 assemblies and parametrizations.
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 and OneDrive.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple items and prioritize by dates.
• Reverse engineer solutions to die design concerns.

Responsibilities

• Drive Voice of Manufacturing across product development to ensure feasible casting designs.
• Coordinate between product development and manufacturing to resolve manufacturability concerns.
• Lead development and evaluation of prototype and production casting processes with suppliers.
• Review and approve Die Designs to meet WDX standards and press requirements.
• Lead Die Design Vendor at start of new die set and support design changes.
• Collaborate with Die Vendor and Die Process/Automation teams for robust solutions.
• Incorporate lessons learned from previous launches.
• Drive for best-in-class die standards with vendors and Construction Source.
• Lead Virtual Pattern Reviews and provide direction.
• Manage multiple die designs to meet standards and timing.
• Organize and lead plant die design reviews for new dies.

Skills

Die design leadership

Die construction knowledge

Catia V5

Teamcenter

SMIRT

Microsoft 365

Prioritization

Reverse engineering

Communication

Tools

Catia V5

Teamcenter

SMIRT

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a senior Die Design Leader to drive robust, manufacturable casting die designs across the product development lifecycle. You will coordinate with product development and manufacturing, lead die construction and vendor collaboration, and ensure quality that meets Ford standards.

You will manage multiple die designs in a hybrid setting, mentor teams on Catia V5, Teamcenter and SMIRT, and apply 10+ years of die design expertise to advance manufacturing