Final Assembly (Wheel Alignment) Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer responsible for wheel alignment and headlamp equipment for all North American Assembly Plants.

Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.

The Manufacturing Engineer End of Line Wheel Alignment Advanced Driver Assist Systems candidate will be a part of this team and be responsible for the following:

• Lead Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) systems implementation and launch activities from supplier buyoff through post vehicle launch activities and follow up for all Ford North America vehicle programs
• Consolidate Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) requirements from cross functional teams and translate them into system and process requirements and coordinate installation, commissioning, and support throughout launch.
• Ensure compliance to the GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) and Ergonomic standards for EOL test system installations.
• Review and implement new WAHA-ADAS concepts and designs.
• Develop and implement improvements to WAHA-ADAS SW and HW using data from the EOL Dashboard / ReportLogic Reporting Systems.
• Assist in preparation of NMP management reviews; perform data collection to support the presentation.
• Support capital project teams to develop capital appropriations requests and manage the projects from supplier tooling buyoff through commissioning.
• Support costing activities for WAHA-ADAS test implementation and find acceptable cost reduction opportunities.
• Support change control to evaluate product change impact on test equipment costs and labor
• Provide onsite prototype build support at North American Manufacturing Assembly Plants. Note: Travel within US, Canada and Mexico for installation, launch support and issue resolution may require up to 70% of dedicated time onsite.
• Lead risk assessment for software, and hardware changes.
• Write functional descriptions for SW and HW modifications and assist in writing SOW's.
• Coordinate all pre-launch WAHA-ADAS validation events from DCV through MP2.
• Assist plant & implementation teams in resolving performance issues.
• Lead daily trouble shooting; coordinate cross-functional resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine accurate validation methods.
• Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant repairmen when required.
  

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing) , IT or Similar Techical degree
• Background in Wheel Alignment Headlamp Aim and Driver Assist Technologies, software development/implementation, or product validation

Preferred Requirements

• Automotive manufacturing experience / supplier project management skills
• Product development experience with Electrical systems, EDS, or module design
• Industrial Controls Design Architecture
• Familiarity with IT plant infrastructure (network design and server applications)
• Working knowledge of diagnostics and vehicle repair
• Familiarity with computer HW, SW and wireless technologies
• Strong computer Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Web Based reporting systems)
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of PFMEA and Failure Mode Avoidance principles
• Working knowledge of Statistics

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!

What you'll receive in return:

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.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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