Manufacturing Engineer - Industrial Designer

VOME is a cross-functional team having the Ford Application Process Ford Application Process primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants. The Manufacturing Engineer - Industrial Designer candidate will be a part of this team and be responsible for technical ergonomic support for New Model Programs. 

Responsibilities: 

• Deliver Ergonomic Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Future Model Program.
• Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the ergonomics of new model designs for high volume assembly operations.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of FAE ergonomic issues.
• Evaluate tooling, workstations and MPL delivery methods for ergonomic compliance. In addition, support tooling and racking buy-offs @ vendor facilities.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling ergonomic issues.
• Identify “Ergonomic Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).
• Evaluate product, process and workstation data for ergonomic compliance through the virtual and physical build milestones.     
• Support Product Development Engineering (PD) in Block & Packaging reviews to provide engineers with technical information on Ergonomic principles and assist in the integration of these principles in process, and product design.  
• Support PD and VO Manufacturing Engineering in virtual builds identifying high risk operations that impact design, process, and workstation on new model programs.
• Lead design specification and requirement development in FEDE with coordination of the appropriate PD groups. 
• Utilize the appropriate and approved ergonomic assessment tools to identify and ensure Ergonomic compliance.
• Complete Virtual Workstation Readiness Evaluations to evaluate Allocations, Safety, Error Proofing, Ergonomics, Tooling and Equipment, and Material Flow requirements. 

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc – Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial Design or Engineering equivalent 
• Extensive use of ergonomic analysis tools (Jack Siemens human modeling software)
• Process Simulate/Jack/HandPak/NIOSH/Snook/Energy Expenditure/RULA
• 2+ years of experience applying Ergonomic Principles in a Manufacturing Environment
• 2+ years of experience Automotive Manufacturing Experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to support launch programs on extended travel
• Strong Project Management skills and result oriented mindset
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, FEDE, or equivalent)
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS

 

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! 

 

What you'll receive in return: 

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, and prescription drug coverage 
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 betwe