Stamping Die Design Analyst

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

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 their 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.

In this position...

• You will drive “Voice of Manufacturing” throughout product development lifecycle to ensure robust, feasible, and manufacturable casting assembly designs.
• Conduct early casting process feasibility evaluation in an integrated CAD/CAE environment and coordinate between product development and manufacturing teams to lead resolution of manufacturing feasibility concerns.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of prototype and production manufacturing cast processes with suppliers.

What Else You’ll Do...

• Reviewing and approving Die Designs to ensure they meet WDX standards, die safety requirements, WDX materials/standard components, automation clearances and press requirements.
• Manage/Lead Die Design Vendor at start of new die set, updating designs for engineering/process changes and supporting die construction and production plant requirements.
• Work with Die Vendor and Die Process/Automation teams to collaborate on a solution that will work for all parties and give most robust solution for Ford Motor Co.
• Feedback and incorporate Lessons Learned from previous launch captured issues.
• Provide feedback and drive for best in class die standards to help develop/improve our Die Vendors and Construction Source success.
• Lead and guide Virtual Pattern Reviews and give direction accordingly.
• Manage multiple die designs to help Die Vendors meet our standards and meet their aggressive timing.
• Organize and lead plant die design reviews for all new dies with appropriate stamping plants.
• Work with construction sources to eliminate or improve die construction issues up-front or when reviewing/approving.

You’ll have...

• 10 years of die design experience or die design leader
• 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 treatment processes per application
• 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 abilities to manage multiple items and prioritize accordingly based on promise dates and urgency
• Reverse engineer solutions to process or die design concerns/issues

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years experience in Die Construction, and/or tryout experience or troubleshooting

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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.