Stamping Automation Manufacturing Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

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...

As part of our Stamping Engineering team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Stamping Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to support our manufacturing plants and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at plants across North America and Mexico. The Stamping Mechanical Engineer candidate will be a part of this team and be responsible for the following:

What you'll do...

• Develop and implement new automated manufacturing processes as well as identify and implement continuous improvements for existing processes through equipment and product launches.

• Equipment Design analysis including layout for maintainability, equipment uptime, production throughput, reliability, foundations, and electrical/mechanical installations.

• Write technical specifications for new equipment, improvements, and repairs.

• Investigate and research new automation technology to improve manufacturing efficiency.

• Complete risk assessments concurrently with multiple suppliers and plant engineering during design/build

• Estimate budget and secure quotes for investment studies.

• Establish and maintain master schedule with technical assistance and plant labor coordination.

• Execute purchase orders.

• Support emergency breakdowns (calls after hours/weekends sometimes are expected). 

• Provide analysis of failures and interpret test results, and complete failure reports.

• Coordinate testing of materials at labs, interpret metallurgical issues and changes.

• Provide on-site support during installations releases at the plants.

• Develop installation plans including bid package preparation for contractor installations.

• Learn and execute Ford Safety process: Risk Assessments, Safety Pre-tasks, PROTAG, and ECPL

• Maintain project budgets and use Ford financial reporting systems (PCAM & PFR).

• Maintain and update equipment records.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or 5+ years' equivalent work experience

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Ability to support launch programs

• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)

• 3D CAD review abilities 

• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles

• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills

• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints

• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

• Able to read & understand mechanical and electrical drawings

• Energetic personality that is eager to dive in and solve issues

• Must be willing to travel domestically – including extended trips for major launches

Even better, you may have...

• 10-15 years' experience in Stamping Automation processes and technology (Automation Engineering preferred)

• Automotive Manufacturing Engineering preferred

• Experience with stamping, machining tooling, processes, and facilities

• Steel Scrap Processing experience

• Aluminum Scrap Processing experience

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 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120. 

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.

Relocation assistance 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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