VME Manufacturing Engineer- Final Assembly

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible family care days

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a VME FAE to drive current model quality and ensure future programs launch with zero defects and zero warranty at Job 1. You will lead cross-functional efforts across engineering, quality, and manufacturing to resolve issues and deploy error-proofing tools.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive manufacturing, strong communication, and willingness to travel to North American assembly plants. Hybrid work arrangement applies.

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.
• Experience with error proofing, vision equipment and fastening technologies.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Travel as needed to North American plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead data driven analysis of quality concerns and manufacturing issues.
• Develop and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for quality concerns.
• Collaborate with Plant Engineering, Vehicle Program Engineers and Quality Offices.
• Lead implementation of tools/technology to improve quality and resolve issues.
• Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes.

Skills

Data driven analysis

Cross-functional work

Project management

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Travel willingness

PFMEA knowledge

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

3D CAD tools (Teamcenter, CATIA)

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. As 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.

What you'll do...

• Lead data driven and plant floor analysis of current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
• Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
• Operate cross functionally with Plant Engineering, Product Development, Vehicle Program Engineers, Quality Offices, STA, VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams, and other groups throughout the company
• Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving Quality
• Utilize data from VRT health charts to prioritize response actions that drive largest R/1000 reductions
• Lead report outs to management
• Represent VME FAE at VRT functions, supporting as required
• Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues
• Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants which include, but are not limited to, assessing manufacturing feasibility, estimating facility and tooling costs, updating engineering concerns, and writing of purchase orders.
• Perform in-plant trials and prove-out associated with engineering concerns, MCR actions, alerts and PSOs.
• Support GSPAS, PFMEA and control plan updates, delta audits, GERT investigations, ECN maintenance, change control and VME initiatives tied to current model programs
• Provide support for containment on stop ships
• Assist with incoming quality
• Support daily quality meetings, weekly regional meetings, plant VQRs, and warranty binning meetings
• Support corporate labor initiatives

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 escalate 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.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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