Manufacturing Engineer-Heat Treatment

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll 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 youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

We are looking for a Process Engineer to work on the specification acquisition qualification and implementation of manufacturing machines tools and processes with a focus on heat treatment and metallurgy (carburizing induction hardening shot peening and laser welding) applied to gears and transmission/axle components. This professional will be responsible for leading end-to-end the equipment acquisition installation and start-up cycle as well as ensuring manufacturing feasibility process robustness and adherence to program cost quality and timing targets.

What youll do...

Metallurgical and Heat Treatment Processes
Lead/support the specification and acquisition of equipment alloys carts automation and related components for metallurgical processing (carburizing induction hardening shot peening and laser welding).
Qualify machines tools and processes using FORD tools and statistical methods among others implementing equipment within Powertrain plant manufacturing systems.
Contribute to continuous improvement implementation of lessons learned and development of new technologies materials and methods related to heat treatment and related processes.
Apply knowledge of complex technical drawing interpretation (print reading).
Lead end-to-end the equipment acquisition process: technical specification (RFQ / SOW) requirements gathering supplier evaluation and selection and issuance of purchase requisitions.
Conduct the purchasing process in partnership with the Purchasing department ensuring adherence to sourcing strategies and internal quality and engineering requirements.
Own the complete equipment delivery lifecycle: design development and approval virtual simulations runoff and supplier approval shipping installation through final anchoring commissioning capability studies and start-up (power-on) at production plants ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Manage contracts with suppliers integrators and service providers ensuring adherence to technical specifications deadlines and safety requirements.
Take full financial ownership of the project: prepare cost estimates control the project checkbook and authorized budgets for installations and tooling track PO authorizations and future commitments and document all equipment acquisition expenses.
Develop and manage timing plans identify deviations and lead recovery actions when necessary.
Ensure complete supplier documentation (manuals installation drawings spare parts lists preventive maintenance plans among others).
Produce process documentation including flowcharts process illustrations PFMEA DCP process sheets visual aids gauging instructions and control charts among others.
Apply failure prevention tools (PFMEA Control Plan SCCAF Error Proofing) to mitigate risks in new programs/equipment.
Develop and implement standardized engineering solutions for equipment with responsibility for ergonomics safety productivity and process compliance.
Document the results of engineering studies development tests and process improvement projects contributing to organizational standards and lessons learned.
Participate in the development of operational strategies such as plant layout machine spare parts visual factory and scrap identification/evaluation/disposal aiming to improve quality and reduce costs.
Act as the main interface between engineering teams suppliers (OEMs) plants maintenance and other internal areas (purchasing quality safety facilities).
Work in cross-functional teams to achieve program cost quality and timing targets together with the product design team to ensure manufacturing feasibility and process robustness.
Lead the resolution of technical and program issues escalating to leadership when there is a significant impact on cost timing equipment availability or scope.
Coordinate labor planning ensuring the availability of skilled labor when required for installation.
Prepare and present status reports program review presentations and executive presentations to senior leadership.
Lead/participate in project follow-up meetings clearly and objectively reporting risks opportunities and task completion status including cost timing and quality indicators.

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Materials Mechanical Production Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field.
Min of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing environment
Experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
Experience in supplier management technical purchasing and preparation of purchasing specifications (RFQ/ESWP).
Experience in schedule management budgeting and financial control of capital (CAPEX) projects.
Knowledge of complex technical drawing interpretation and its application.
Knowledge of Heat Treatment processes (continuous/batch furnaces controlled atmospheres carburizing hardenability TUS/SAT validations) will be considered a plus but is not mandatory.
Knowledge of gear machining and metrology.
Computer tools: AutoCAD Word Excel Minitab.
Knowledge of and experience with statistical tools.
Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project Gantt charts tracking dashboards).
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to structure clear and objective presentations for executive audiences.
Self-motivated and autonomous professional with a strong sense of ownership over the projects led.
High planning and organizational capacity with the ability to manage multiple work fronts simultaneously.
Proactive attitude in identifying and solving problems with analytical data-driven thinking.
Proven ability to accomplish tasks and objectives with a strong drive to achieve quality results.
Ease of interaction and team building across cross-functional and multicultural teams (engineering purchasing quality safety plants suppliers).
Willingness to learn new skills and availability to travel during critical equipment installation and commissioning phases.

Even better you may have...
Experience in high-volume ferrous metallurgical processing including heat treatment welding and auxiliary surface treatments combined with hands-on experience in tooling design for these processes.
Experience with vacuum carburizing and pusher-type furnaces is a plus.
Track record of leadership in manufacturing equipment acquisition installation and commissioning projects.
Familiarity with quality management and compliance systems (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949).
Prior experience in the automotive or powertrain/battery manufacturing industry.
Additional education in Materials Science (ferrous-based preferred) or Mechanical Engineering with experience in metallurgical processing.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $.


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

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