Ford Pro · 20 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer - Laser Welding, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
13700 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI, 49068, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $141K/yr
4+ years expFord Pro is a leading automotive company, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Laser Welding at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. The role involves ensuring compliance with manufacturing processes, leading agile teams, and developing laser welding technologies to enhance production efficiency and quality.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects
Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow
Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc
Manage and direct statistical process control activities
Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently
Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers
Develop and manage laser welding processes, materials, and technologies
Develop and Implement laser welding control plans and requirements
Function as the plant subject matter expert for all laser welding
Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production
Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime
Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards
Lead the development, formalization and dissemination of welding strategies, testing, processes, and issue resolution tool sets
Lead the Development of Online and Offline Repair Strategies
Support the Development and Commissioning of Laser welding Technology into our facility
Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Qualification
Required
Engineering Degree
2+ years laser welding/ joining engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong mechanics of materials background and welding metallurgy
Experience with destructive testing methods like pull/shear testing and understanding results
Experience with non-destructive testing methods (like resistance testing and X-ray inspection and cross section analysis) to demonstrate quality
Strong experience in developing foundation documents (DFMEA, P Diagram, B Diagram, SCCAF, etc.)
Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, leadership, and communication skills
Capability to learn, use, and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing
4+ years' experience with manufacturing
Laser welding foundation with the ability to both learn and teach
Strong problem-solving abilities
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Welding)
4 or more years Laser Welding Experience
Experience implementing or auditing manufacturing requirements, standards, and procedures
Understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts (constraint analysis, productivity analysis)
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Experience in development of requirements, design rules, and test methods
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 Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
Recent News
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