Paint Launch Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI • 2d ago

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.

You will take a new vehicle product and / or technology launches from Program Approval milestone through the entire launch process to full production acceleration. You will be responsible for executing to all the deliverables and reporting to management status to the plan. You will be supported by the Global Paint Engineering Team as you transition and become a capable Manufacturing Development Engineer.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

What you'll do...

Feasibility Development and/or Program Launch for new vehicles in support of SQDCME objectives

Support minor launch and current production programs

Design and Develop Paint Tooling for new vehicles

Provide paint expertise to other Subsystems including Product Development, Assembly Plants and Paint Forward Model

Perform Assembly Plant Health Assessments with resolution follow up including monitoring QOS/Control Plan items

Utilize DMAIC work methods to improve cost/quality of vehicle lines

Work with Assembly Plants to improve cost/quality

Manage GSPAS processes and all MCR/CR actions

Implement robust designs per Paint SDS/MDS and Lessons Learned

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent

3+ years in manufacturing or production or launch experience

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years' experience in Paint Process & Facilities

Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline (pref BSc, Eng OR related field - Biology, Computer Science, Applied Science, etc)

Assembly Plant experience preferred, but not required

Knowledge of the GPDS Design/Launch timing

Minimum Greenbelt certified w/demonstrated problem solving skills

Knowledge Microsoft Office Toolset

Ability to travel extensively

Strong Communication & Presentation Skills

Requires frequent reporting to Senior Management on Program

Ability to work and show leadership under high stress levels and within team environment.

Self motivated with forward thinking

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 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 Year's Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $63,480-106,680.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_https://fordcareers.co/GSR\\;!!N\LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!EVO9anKFwOVAo0GVkSey5VztxIbLthJRojW8GACCdbcOBFpi46-v7dZwRpKOulPcWRCakJOVLuDWtvYR$)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance 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. 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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