Dimensional Management Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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...

Dimensional Management Engineer FAE- Responsible for driving 3-2-1 common locating strategies on exterior Orn and bolt on parts.  You will also be documenting the assembly process and locators on all in-house, high capital items. You will also be driving measuring strategies on exterior orn and bolt on items.  

• Delivers Locator Drawing (LD) files for each program on time per GPDS timing and to LD File Standards
• Leads Dimensional Control Team meetings to establish meetings to establish locator and measuring points for commodities and vehicle programs
• Ensures/Maintains alignment between LD Assembly Flow Diagrams (AFD's) and actual Manufacturing process inside and outside FMC.
• Lead for Program LD File Change Control System (Web-Based Locator Revision Request – WLRR). Dispositions all within 10 business days.
• Elevates any deviations from LD Standards to management for review and concurrence.
• Reports the status for LD file delivery in program review meetings.
• Educates Dimensional Control Teams about the various types of LD Files: Assembly Flow Diagrams (AFDs); Component and Assembly Coordinated Cut Plane Drawings (CCPs), LD tracking documents and all locator types and measurement point levels.

What you'll do...

• Attends DPA5 reviews, Structure reviews, Design review and any other meetings associated with our programs. Supports Virtual Build events.
• Works directly with our Manufacturing Engineers and teams to drive sound/common locating strategies for all component parts and assemblies.
• Works with tooling and part suppliers to define locators/measuring points for components and assemblies and within Final Assembly.
• Drives standards globally for commodities, working with other regions for agreement. Develops generic locators and locating strategies for various commodities.
• Schedules and leads locator meetings for commodities with all affected parties (Product Development, Craftsmanship, Manufacturing) 
• Educates program team members on the use of LD files, types of locators, how to find locators in drawings, how to read assembly flow diagrams, and how to access LD files.
• Works with PD and Design and Release Engineers to add features to components and assemblies used for locating.
• Develop a Hard Point LD file to hold locator positions for reusability. 
• Works with the Dimensional Variation Analysis team (DVA) to provide sensitivity studies on components and assemblies and develops locating strategies based on the data obtained from the DVA models.
• Works with the Advanced Program Planning group and Product Development to develop the AFD.
• Dispositions WLRRs for each assigned program/commodity.
• Supports the program review meetings, including updating the glidepath.
• Supports tool buy off at 50% and 100% design complete; 100% build complete (vendor floor).
• Supports outside supplier stamping fixtures 50% and 100% sign off.

• Supports outside supplier GEO tooling 50% and 100% sign off. 

You'll have...

• Bachelor's of Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical preferred) or equivalent years' experience (10+ in Automotive Mfg environment)
• Teamcenter/Vis Mock-up and NX experience is a must
• GD&T experience is a must

Even better, you may have...

• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

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 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 

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