VME Manufacturing Engineer- Final Assembly

Ford Model e U.S.; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Back-up child care

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan seeks a VME FAE to drive current model quality and ensure future programs launch with zero defects at Job 1. You will lead the implementation of tools, error proofing, and process improvements across North American assembly plants.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3+ years in automotive manufacturing, and strong PM, communication, and CAD/FEDE tool experience. This is a hybrid on-site role with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Min of 3 years in Automotive Manufacturing.
• Experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drive current model quality and ensure future programs launch with zero defects at Job 1.
• Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

VisMockup

CATIA

FEDE

WERS

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...

VME FAE is responsible for driving current model quality and ensuring future programs are launched with zero defects and zero warranty at Job 1. The team is responsible for driving current model quality concerns (reducing R/1000), managing VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at our assembly plants, and leading the implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues.

You'll have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Min of 3 years in Automotive Manufacturing.
• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience w/automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities
• Experience with Error proofing, vision equipment and fastening technologies.
• Must be open to travel as needed to support our North American Assembly Plants and the FAE quality team members who are stationed at these plants
• Strong Project Management skills and result‑oriented mindset
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.) (Prefered)
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent) (Preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles (Preferred)
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter. (Preferred)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical Distribution Systems, Interior Ornamentation, Exterior Ornamentation, Glass Cells, Water Testing, Chassis, Powertrain, and/or Tire and Wheel Assembly. (Preferred)
• Ability to work in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner and elevate hard rocks
• Ability to be self‑motivated (minimal direct supervision).

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 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$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.

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

Visa sponsorship is 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.