Manufacturing Engineer (Collaborative Robots)

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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... 

We are seeking an innovative and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to lead the integration and deployment of collaborative robot (cobot) solutions across our production lines. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying automation opportunities where humans and robots can work safely side-by-side to enhance productivity, ergonomic safety, and product quality.

What you'll do...

• Develop automation solutions utilizing collaborative robots to achieve quality improvements and cost savings.
• Develop Statements of Work and evaluate proposals from integrators.
• Lead simultaneous engineering efforts with integrators.
• Develop safety risk assessments for collaborative robot projects.
• Support the creation of collaborative robot application standards, requirements and other documentation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce collaborative robot integration costs.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce development time and installation commissioning time of collaborative robot projects.
• Interface with other team members assigned to the component/process (includes controls, productivity, layout, IT, material handling, virtual assembly, layout/facilities, plant teams and suppliers).
• Update quality documentation such as Reconciliation Matrix/DCP, SCCAF, Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Assume timing and financial responsibility for respective program content.
• Participate in Virtual Engineering activities to improve execution of projects.
• Create and maintain process documentation (e.g. process illustrations, tool layouts, cycle charts, etc.).
• Lead Machine Acceptance (equipment verification, MIDAS) and issue resolution.
• Interface with the Advance Technology Products team to identify new applications of collaborative robots.
• Interface with plant personnel such as the launch team, skilled trades and groups responsible for installation, maintenance planning and spares requisitioning.

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Self-starting, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage technical aspects of the position.
• Knowledge of Engine, Transmission and Axle assembly processes.
• Experience implementing automation solutions, particularly collaborative robots.
• Experience programming robots, particularly collaborative robots is a plus. 
• Ability to tackle complex problems and work with cross-functional teams.
• Computer skills: MS Office/Excel/PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Teamcenter/VIS
• Flexibility in work location, ability to travel, work overtime, weekends and holidays when required.

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!

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, 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