Vehicle Manufacturing Engineer (VME)

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...

Manufacturing Engineer Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering (VME) Final Assembly Engineering (FAE) Quality/PVT (Plant Vehicle Team)

Seeking a candidate for an opening as a Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering (VME) Final Assembly Engineering (FAE) Quality/PVT (Plant Vehicle Team) Engineer. This is a hands-on engineering role: approximately 70-75% of the positions time is spent performing direct engineering and operational tasks root cause analysis tooling and fixture design error-proofing (poka-yoke) development process/layout redesign in-plant trials and technical documentation with the remaining time spent on cross-functional coordination and reporting of that engineering work.

VME FAE is the engineering lead for current model process/manufacturing issues at our assembly plants (excluding those that are plant/operator/maintenance controllable). This role is directly responsible for diagnosing current model quality concerns (reducing R/1000) executing engineering scope for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants and designing and implementing tools/technologies/error-proofing solutions to resolve process/manufacturing related issues.

The employee will personally contribute to the engineering design solution of current model quality issues including but not limited to:

• Tooling and fixture design and modification
• Error-proofing/poka-yoke system design and validation
• Process change development (work instructions cycle time/line balance ergonomic and workstation layout)
• Manufacturing layout improvements (equipment placement material flow station design)

Engineering knowledge/skills required:

• Application of root cause analysis methodologies (e.g. 5-Why Fishbone/Ishikawa 8D) to diagnose manufacturing and quality issues at the process level
• Working knowledge of tooling and fixture design principles GD&T and manufacturing feasibility assessment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings PFMEAs and control plans and to author engineering change requests/ECNs
• Statistical/data analysis skills (e.g. use of VRT health chart data SPC concepts) to identify and prioritize engineering corrective actions
• Understanding of assembly process engineering error-proofing device design and validation/prove-out methods
• Familiarity with Six Sigma/DMAIC or equivalent structured problem-solving methodology as applied to manufacturing process design

What youll do (engineering/operational approx. 70-75%)...

• Perform data-driven and plant floor engineering analysis of current model quality concerns and process/manufacturing issues to identify root cause
• Design develop and validate Interim Containment Actions (ICAs) Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs) and Prevent Recurrence Actions (PRAs) including engineering drawings/specifications where applicable
• Design and implement tools technologies and error-proofing devices to resolve process/manufacturing issues including specification sourcing input and plant floor validation
• Execute engineering scope for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants including assessing manufacturing feasibility estimating facility and tooling costs updating engineering concerns/ECNs and preparing purchase order technical specifications
• Perform in-plant trials and engineering prove-out associated with engineering concerns MCR actions alerts and PSOs
• Develop and update GSPAS PFMEA and control plan documentation; conduct delta audits and GERT investigations tied to current model programs
• Analyze VRT health chart data to prioritize and scope engineering response actions that drive the largest R/1000 reductions
• Provide engineering support for containment activities on stop ships and incoming quality issues

What youll do (coordination/reporting approx. 25-30%)...

• Coordinate engineering activities with Plant Engineering Product Development Vehicle Program Engineers Quality Offices STA VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams
• Engage subject matter experts and engineers across teams to support technical resolution of quality issues
• Report on engineering findings and corrective action status to leadership and at VRT functions
• Provide engineering input at daily quality meetings weekly regional meetings plant VQRs and warranty binning meetings

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (required)
• 5 years experience in automotive manufacturing engineering with direct experience in tooling design error-proofing process engineering or manufacturing layout
• 3 years experience in a launch and/or operations engineering capacity performing hands-on process/tooling design and validation work

Even better you may have...

• Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)

Must be open to travel as needed to support North American Assembly Plants and the FAE engineering team members stationed at these plants.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $132800-$250800.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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