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...
Manufacturing Architecture, Program Engineering & Delivery (APD) is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.
What you'll do...
- Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants Extended Travel may be required
- Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior, Vehicle Engineering).
- Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues
- Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities
- Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement
- Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work
- Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling design and buy-off at vendor facility
- Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
- Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts
- Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
- Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy
- Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results
- Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
- Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
- Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
- Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required - at least 80% during peak launch
You'll have...
- Bachelor`s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing), or Similar Technical degree
- 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Final assembly (Trim- interior or exterior or Chassis-Powertrain, Brakes, Frames, Suspension, Subframes)
Even better, you may have...
- Designing and Implementing tooling, process and facilities changes to support new product implementation on the plant floor in Automotive Industry facilities
- Leveraging statistics (control charts, data collection, etc.) knowledge to validate and monitor new product and process performance
- Utilizing AutoCAD software to develop production line layout changes to accommodate the new product
- Leveraging error proofing techniques (Poke-Yoke, Fixtures, Cameras, Scanners) to improve process and product quality performance
- Experience using Program Management Techniques (Grantt Charts, Critical Path Assessment, Master schedule etc.) to ensure flawless implementation of tooling and layout changes in the production line without jeopardizing program Time, Quality and Cost
- Leverage Problem Solve Techniques (6-Sigma, Global 8D etc.) to assess data and drive continuous improvement during new product implementation to achieve Time, Quality and Cost
- Utilizing virtual tools (Team Center, Solid Works, CATIA, CAD etc.) to assess product compatibility with assembly processes to understand potential tooling and layout changes
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
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 $72,480-162,120.
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 not available for this position.
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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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