Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly

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.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly to lead the development, design, and installation of production tooling in support of new F-150 program launches. In this role, you will drive tooling strategy from concept through implementation, ensuring all upper body tooling meets stringent quality, safety, and manufacturing efficiency standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - including manufacturing engineering, quality, and program management - to ensure seamless integration of new tooling into production while meeting aggressive program timelines.

• Analysis of Release engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility 

• Conduct manufacturing feasibility studies for the U81x ('31 Model Year) program 

• Interface with plant teams to identify and use existing space for new program tooling and equipment 

• Leading Cycle line layout meetings, setting up sequence of assembly and part orientation 

• Lead in running simulations for tooling and design prove-out 

• Understanding out-going quality on product line and applying lessons learned to the new vehicle line 

• Write, update, and maintain program-specific process sheets for assembly of components 

• DPA5 checks; raise part/process issues as identified to program; re-perform checks as D&R's CAD matures through UNV2 

• Support establishing virtual build sequence and support virtual build 

• P-Release 

• Complete design phase Health Chart assessments 

• PFMEA creation and updates to support Conformance Letter 

• Support Special Characteristics Cascade and Agreement Form (SCCAF) development and sign-off 

• Develop program cost analysis (Vignette through PA) 

• Define tooling needs, including: 

  • DC and pneumatic tooling
  • Fixtured tooling and lift assists
  • Ergonomic tooling needs
  • Major equipment and/or automation needs
  • Pallets, details, and subassembly build-up conveyance
  • Error proofing

• Support cycle line layout development and workstation engineering work stream 

• Support simulation development (provide benchmark data for equipment availability, MTTR, and MTBF) 

• Ensure master schedule adherence 

• Work with the Facility team to identify needs 

• Develop tooling design and build SOWs, process RFQs, and supplier PO kick-off (re-assign POs to PI team at FDJ) 

• Lead pre-FDJ shop buy-offs

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 

• 1+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment 

• Knowledge of lean operating system; familiar with Kaizen principles 

• Familiar with manufacturing environment 

• RSLogix 5, 500, 5000; RSView and Factory Talk knowledge preferred 

• Global Manufacturing Standard (GMS) and Vehicle Operation Structure Standard (VOSS) 

• Industry standards – NFPA70E, NFPA79, ANSI, SAE HS-1738, UL 508A 

• Implementation of error-proofing 

• Problem-solving skills using statistics (Six Sigma Black Belt preferred) 

• Ability to lead 8D 

• MS Office application competency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

• Project management skills 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills 

• Ability to work with all levels of personnel for the duration of the program 

• Ability to travel at times

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some assembly tooling experience 

• Production assembly experience preferred 

• Lean manufacturing knowledge a plus 

• Supplier project management skills preferred 

• CPARS/MEARS/Ariba experience preferred 

• Vision systems preferred 

• FIS/IIOT reports (running and analyzing) preferred 

• Competency in MTTR/MTBF preferred 

• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred 

• Knowledge of IT systems (AVS, EP, FIS, Networks) preferred 

• Systems Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) skills preferred

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 childcare 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 range of salary grades 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 not available for this position.

Domestic relocation 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 

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