Manufacturing Engineer- End Of Line Vehicle Calibration And Testing

As part of our Manufacturing 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.

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.

What you'll do...

• Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team with the primary responsibility of planning for and implementing the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.

• The Manufacturing Engineer, End of Line candidate will be part of this team and will be responsible for the following:

• Provide End-of-Line (EOL) Manufacturing Engineering leadership throughout a new-model development program, from KO through launch.

• Ensure compliance with GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) and ergonomic standards for EOL test-system installations.

• Develop and implement improvements to EOL software and hardware using data from the EOL Dashboard and ReportLogic Reporting Systems.

• Assist in the preparation of NMP management reviews and perform data collection to support presentations.

• Lead EOL capital-project teams to develop capital appropriation requests and manage projects from concept through commissioning.

• Lead costing for EOL test implementation and identify acceptable cost-reduction opportunities, including writing scopes of work for EOL test systems.

• Support change control by evaluating the impact of product changes on EOL test-equipment costs and labor.

• Provide onsite prototype-build support at North American manufacturing assembly plants.

• Travel within the United States, Canada, and Mexico for installation, launch support, and issue resolution may require up to 80% of dedicated time onsite.

• Write functional descriptions for software and hardware modifications and assist in writing scopes of work.

• Coordinate all pre-launch EOL validation events from DCV through MP2.

• Assist plant and implementation teams in resolving EOL performance issues.

• Lead daily troubleshooting activities.

• Coordinate cross-functional resources to identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Manage and break down problems into items that can be validated.

• Determine accurate validation methods.

• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant repair personnel when required.

• Travel for extended periods to assembly plants in the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico.

What you'll do...

• Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team with the primary responsibility of planning for and implementing the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.

• The Manufacturing Engineer, End of Line candidate will be part of this team and will be responsible for the following:

• Provide End-of-Line (EOL) Manufacturing Engineering leadership throughout a new-model development program, from KO through launch.

• Ensure compliance with GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) and ergonomic standards for EOL test-system installations.

• Develop and implement improvements to EOL software and hardware using data from the EOL Dashboard and ReportLogic Reporting Systems.

• Assist in the preparation of NMP management reviews and perform data collection to support presentations.

• Lead EOL capital-project teams to develop capital appropriation requests and manage projects from concept through commissioning.

• Lead costing for EOL test implementation and identify acceptable cost-reduction opportunities, including writing scopes of work for EOL test systems.

• Support change control by evaluating the impact of product changes on EOL test-equipment costs and labor.

• Provide onsite prototype-build support at North American manufacturing assembly plants.

• Travel within the United States, Canada, and Mexico for installation, launch support, and issue resolution may require up to 80% of dedicated time onsite.

• Write functional descriptions for software and hardware modifications and assist in writing scopes of work.

• Coordinate all pre-launch EOL validation events from DCV through MP2.

• Assist plant and implementation teams in resolving EOL performance issues.

• Lead daily troubleshooting activities.

• Coordinate cross-functional resources to identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Manage and break down problems into items that can be validated.

• Determine accurate validation methods.

• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant repair personnel when required.

• Travel for extended periods to assembly plants in the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico.