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IMG VME Stamping Controls Engineer

Job ID
47210
  • Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) 
  • Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles 
  • Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries 
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System to achieve zero defects 
  • Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow 
  • Identify Controls best practice; launch enablers Training and Change control. 
  • Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues 
  • Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical. 
  • Monitor use of structured software specifications, organize training for OEM’s as required
  • Issue resolution during machine builds and installation. 
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production related downtime. (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc) 
  • Set-up and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers 
  • Run off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety. 
  • Ensure production systems meet objectives through R&M, Process design and FMEA’s 
  • Work with Plant and manufacturing engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient / timely installation and validation. 
  • Capability to use software to solve manufacturing problems the users are facing 
  • Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards 
  • Troubleshoot PLC, Robot, and other Automation problems 
  • Update program backups for Automation 
  • Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems 
  • Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements 
  • Flexibility to work in both Ford Manufacturing plant (FTM) and AAT 
  • Able to travel to support IMG plants within the region as require/assign.

  • Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) 
  • Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles 
  • Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries 
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System to achieve zero defects 
  • Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow 
  • Identify Controls best practice; launch enablers Training and Change control. 
  • Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues 
  • Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical. 
  • Monitor use of structured software specifications, organize training for OEM’s as required
  • Issue resolution during machine builds and installation. 
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production related downtime. (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc) 
  • Set-up and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers 
  • Run off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety. 
  • Ensure production systems meet objectives through R&M, Process design and FMEA’s 
  • Work with Plant and manufacturing engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient / timely installation and validation. 
  • Capability to use software to solve manufacturing problems the users are facing 
  • Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards 
  • Troubleshoot PLC, Robot, and other Automation problems 
  • Update program backups for Automation 
  • Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems 
  • Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements 
  • Flexibility to work in both Ford Manufacturing plant (FTM) and AAT 
  • Able to travel to support IMG plants within the region as require/assign.

  • Bachelor’s degree of Engineering or relate. 
  • 3-5 Years experience in Manufacturing electrical/controls field 
  • Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls 
  • Electrical background (Electrician or Technician) 
  • Able to Gather, Analyze, evaluate data to provide an option to decision making and presented. 
  • Excellent English communication such as verbal and writing. Preferably background particularly Stamping Facilities. 
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills. 
  • Project management and organizational experience (Min 2 years) 
  • Experience within manufacturing (Plant, Eng, etc) (Min 2 years). 
  • Networking and communication protocols experience (Min 2 years) 
  • Experience with PLC (Siemens/Allen Bradley),HMI, VFD, Profinet, AutoCAD, C and RSLOGIX software and systems (Min 2 years) 
  • Working Knowledge of Metal Stamping Presses and Automation.(Min 2 years) 
  • Ownership and Responsibility are strong require. 
  • Strong organizational, administrative and conflict management skills. 
  • Ability to learn, develop and motivate towards delivery of objectives 
  • Be Involved in team direction/activities and drive teamwork and unity.
  • Ownership and Responsibility are strong requirement.

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