Engineering Specialist- Tool & Die

Job Description

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...

You will support Stamping Feasibility and Stamping Die Process engineering with die design investigations and deliver design solutions and product/process requirements to proposed Die Design Architecture.

What you'll do...

• Lead the development of stamping processes for current and new model parts, for cost and quality on a timely basis, supported with other company activities to achieve company objectives.
• 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.
• 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 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.

You'll have...

• Education: Bachelors Degree and/or Tool & Die Journeymen's Card
• Experience: 8+ yrs of related experience. Must have 2 years minimum experience in at least one of the following stamping areas:
  • Die Processing
  • Class A surface panels
  • Die Design Die Construction, and/or Tryout.
• CAD skills required, CATIA V5 preferred.
• Proficient in reading stamping die designs, both manual and CAD.
• MS Office proficiency required. (.XLS, .DOC, .PPT, and Outlook)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Even better, you may have...

• Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering degrees.
• Understanding of sheet metal FLD Reports and general sheet metal forming methods.
• Die Design experience for large automotive sheet metal panels.
• Experience in the use of Virtual verification tools such as Vis-Mock-Up, Smirt to check for die interference, automation clearance, Machining clearance, etc.
• Associates Degree or equivalent experience in Drafting/Design or Tool & Die Apprentice.
• Familiar with Patterns, NC Machining and Die Construction Practices.

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:

Please see our Company Profile.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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