Manufacturing Engineer (Joining)

Manufacturing Engineer (Joining) Job Highlights

Company Profile

Ford Motor Company is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. It creates transportation solutions built to improve people’s lives. The innovative products, accessories, experiences, and services are designed and produced across six continents.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer (Joining) who will help to build world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles in the world.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Welding/Joining Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering from a college/university

Work Experience

• Possess 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing (internship or coop experience will be considered)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Approve joining gun designs
• Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System (GPDS) milestones
• Assist Launch Team Manufacturing Engineers with a resolution to Global Manufacturing Requirement (GMR) open issues.
• Assist plants with developing robust joining quality control plans
• Author and update Vehicle Operations Structures Standards for joining processes
• Develop and update joining-related GMRs
• Document joining-related lessons learned
• Ensure up-front enablers are provided on launch for plant control plan execution
• Launch joining tooling and new technologies with 100% effectiveness
• Lead the materials joining activities for assigned New Model Launches
• Provide technical expertise for plant and supplier quality issues
• Work with joining equipment suppliers for quality and cost improvements
• Travel up to 50% within North America

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in, or a related discipline
• Experience with automotive body construction methods, with joining experience preferred
• Familiarity with existing joining technologies – welding, adhesive bonding, and mechanical fastening
• Knowledge of welding and joining industry standards

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership experience

Benefits/Perks

• Generous PTO Plan
• Incentive compensation
• Professional/personal growth opportunities and recognition
• Retirement plan
• Savings and stock investment plan

Employer’s Statement

Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.