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Ford Motor

Stamping Automation Tooling Engineer

Ford Motor, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120

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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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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 Work through the process of taking sheet metal (Steel & Aluminum) from early FEAS to running at rate in the stamping plants.

This includes early transfer studies for FEAS, working with processing and die design groups to create Automation Start Package for die design, die checks to ensure proper clearance, follow automation through design and build phases, perform simulations for the creation of curve profiles and output files for download to the press, support in person launch with automation and curves until running at rate.

Support plants with die/automation relocation and insource actions along with emergency offloads in the event of a press breakdown.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent work experience in similar field.

Min of 1-3 years' experience in CATIA/NX or Press Programming.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Understands Energy Control and Power Lockout and risk assessment process in equipment design and operation.

Must have strong Project Management skills and be able to lead suppliers, plant personnel and engineering team members to achieve targets and goals.

Must be willing to travel internationally and domestically.

Understanding of stamping feasibility, die process engineering, dies, presses, automation tooling & press/robot programming regarding part transferring.

Understands robotics, servo motion control, machining, and fundamental metallurgical properties of materials used in machine design.

Understands High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) & Hot Stamping equipment and process.

Understanding of Hydraulic and pneumatic controls and operation preferred.

Understanding of Human Centered Design.

Problem solving skills using statistics and problem‑solving methodologies (6 Sigma, FMEA, 8D).

Willingness to travel weekly to the multiple plant sites (US and Mexico)

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!

Benefits

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

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.

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Stamping Engineering work groups to improve process and die design deliverables for automation in support of company quality/cost/timing objectives.CA

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, tooling, 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.

Provide on-site support during launch/production runs at the plants.

Learn and execute Ford Safety process: Risk Assessments, Safety Pre-task Analysis, PROTAG, and ECPL.

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

Maintain and update equipment and tooling records.

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