Paint Manufacturing Engineer

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. 

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:
•    BSc, Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial OR Electrical preferred) and/or equivalent 3+ years' paint shop mfg experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    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!