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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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... 

Lead the development of cost and quality stamping processes, for current and new model parts. Be a liaison between all organizations (Production/Engineering/Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L)/Launch) to help reach all goals.

 

You'll have... 

Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and/or Tool & Die Journeymen's Card 5+ yrs of related experience Minimum of 2 years' experience in at least one of the following stamping areas: Die Processing Class A surface panels Die Design Die Construction, and/or Tryout.

Even better, you may have...

CAD skills, CATIA V5 preferred. Proficiency in reading stamping die designs, both manual and CAD. MS Office proficiency (.XLS, .DOC, .PPT, and Outlook) Effective oral and written communication skills Lean Manufacturing experience

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 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 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. 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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What you'll do…

Lead the development of cost and quality stamping processes for current and new model parts. Provide knowledgeable liaison of part feasibility, part development, die design, construction, tryout and buyoff for new model tools. Lead the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA's) for new model stampings. Update and maintain existing die process information, for the inclusion of improvements, service requirements and carryover modified part releases required for new model usage. Participate in and initiate cost requests for tooling change, and evaluation of engineering proposals. Provide primary engineering support to N/C, machining, construction, tryout and buyoff of dies. Check vendor designs for compliance with Ford requirements and construction/production deliverables using Virtual Verification tools. Develop Generic Die Architecture models based on Process Driven Product Design (PDPD) process and target facility. Review customer feedback and develop permanent corrective actions to improve die and part quality. Work with Customers to improve process deliverables in support of company quality/cost/timing objectives. Lead Team to analyze potential insourcing opportunities to aid in line load optimization for the plant. Ensure budgets are met while also working to procure additional finances through projects and other means. Propel the teams to problem solve, utilize root cause analysis, and develop continuous improvement ideas to exceed objectives.  Ensure Quality Operating System (QOS) is understood and followed (Control Plan, Process Verification, and Dimensional Capability) Drive the Manage the Change (MTC) process. Ensure compliance to process and communicate change to Team Members Continuously network with Vehicle Operations (VO) and other facilities on standards and lessons learned. Monitor Equipment Performance, Maintenance Effectiveness, and multiple other tools to manage constraints. Lead Variability Reduction Team (VRT) to achieve Best in The World Quality Results. Support the Incoming Quality (IQ) Team when issues arise with critical suppliers.