Architecture Manufacturing Engineer - Platform Underbody/Upperbody Drive a Design For Assembly mindset into new model vehicle part development for area of responsibility by regularly collaborating with the Product Development team to generate facility & tooling impact, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements Develop manufacturing point of view on architecture strategy and align with Product Development to execute future product lines Initiate and collaborate with Manufacturing Core Teams on the development of the build sequence, installation processes, and tooling strategies for new product launches Quantify manufacturing and facility impact to launch new model programs including facility, tooling, and labor for all manufacturing functions Utilize virtual tools, such as TeamCenter, and Vismockup to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for assembly operations Remotely assess existing facility layouts to analyze assembly processes using Vault and AutoCAD for planning future work Assess all product designs/concepts for adherence to our Global Manufacturing Requirements Evaluate "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs Evaluate and assess competitive vehicle information i.e. benchmarking relative to manufacturing and processing of end item parts, sub-assemblies, and fastening/joining to determine incorporation on future product and develop next-generation ideas Collaborate in a multi-functional team of Program Delivery teams, Product Development, Marketing, Program Planning, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs, etc. in early product planning workshops Existing assembly experience with Body-on-Frame vehicles is an asset Travel to our North American assembly plants for site reviews as required Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering or related degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 3+ years of manufacturing experience ideally in vehicle assembly Master's Degree in Engineering Demonstrated Microsoft Office experience includes Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Experience conducting work in a virtual environment utilizing 3D tools is preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills to present complicated concepts to an audience with a broad range of experiences Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles required Ability to deliver in stressful situations with self-motivation and minimal direct supervision within timing constraints 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.
