We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? 

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... 

In this critical role, you will leverage advanced, innovative modeling programs and techniques to optimize our overall manufacturing processes. This involves leading the development of tolerance analysis and vehicle program support work plans.

You'll have... 

Associate Science degree or equivalent combination of 3 years of technical school and related experience 3 or more years of dimensional control experience

Even better, you may have...

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of technical education and experience Production experience in the manufacture or assembly of vehicle systems (body, trim, and chassis) Experience developing and analyzing GD&T Expertise in developing and analyzing locating strategies for body, trim, and chassis systems Experience performing tolerance analysis simulations using VisVSA (or similar software) Background performing finite element analysis (FEA) simulations using Hypermesh and NASTRAN Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.  

Visa sponsorship is not 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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What you'll do...

Lead tolerance analysis modeling and reporting Assist in the fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems confirm the dimensional plan and customer-provided quality objectives Perform variation reduction and dimensional sensitivity studies Provide geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) support Develop the strategic slip plan and dimensional strategy documents Monitor and control the dimensional strategy documents Define and/or support the measurement plan development Provide insight to the product team on dimensional issues/concerns Review dimensional control capabilities of tool & die, processes, and assembly sequences Monitor assembly sequences for feasibility of weld, rivet access, and tool clamp access Support gage concept designs, gage follow-up, GR/GR&R, tool repeatability, and tool and die certification studies Coordinate quality and dimensional strategy reporting methods Assist in continuous improvement and VA/VE activity Assist design for assembly (DFA), and manufacturing (DFM), geometric dimensioning & tolerance (GD&T) to component and systems Take customer requirements and break them down into sub-system and component levels to determine design capability.  Strategize to improve and influence Ford Engineering to implement this strategy  Support assembly builds to achieve dimensional accuracy to customer requirements Support and develop measure points Support appearance and functional dimensional issue resolution Support related dimensional control elements (locators, checking fixtures, etc.) as needed Assist in the development of a control plan for systems or components