Ford Motor Company · 5 hours ago
Launch Manufacturing Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $141K/yr
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, committed to building a better world through innovative vehicle manufacturing. The Launch Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading manufacturing assembly builds, resolving manufacturing issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful vehicle program launches.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants
Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues
Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities
Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement
Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work
Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling design and buy-off at vendor facility
Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts
Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy
Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results
Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards
Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required - at least 80% during peak launch
Qualification
Required
Bachelor`s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing), or Similar Technical degree
3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Final assembly (Trim- interior or exterior or Chassis-Powertrain, Brakes, Frames, Suspension, Subframes)
Preferred
Designing and Implementing tooling, process and facilities changes to support new product implementation on the plant floor in Automotive Industry facilities
Leveraging statistics (control charts, data collection, etc) knowledge to validate and monitor new product and process performance
Utilizing AutoCAD software to develop production line layout changes to accommodate the new product
Leveraging error proofing techniques (Poke-Yoke, Fixtures, Cameras, Scanners) to improve process and product quality performance
Experience using Program Management Techniques (Grantt Charts, Critical Path Assessment, Master schedule and etc) to ensure flawless implementation of tooling and layout changes in the production line without jeopardizing program Time, Quality and Cost
Leverage Problem Solve Techniques (6-Sigma, Global 8D and etc) to assess data and drive continuous improvement during new product implementation to achieve Time, Quality and Cost
Utilizing virtual tools (Team Center, Solid Works, CATIA, CAD and etc) to assess product compatibility with assembly process to understand potential tooling and layout changes
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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