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We are looking for a degreed engineer with prior manufacturing experience and a strong quality background. Ideal candidates for this position will have technical expertise in High Pressure Die Casting, Greensand / SPM molding, CGI castings for powertrain, structural and EV vehicle applications and prior experience managing automotive suppliers for an OEM or experience supporting a supplier manufacturing site as a supplier engineer. Key responsibilities will include performing Casting Process new technology feasibility assessments, manufacturing assessments, developing robust industrialization plans, developing optimal bill of process, breaking capacity constraints, addressing systemic quality/warranty issues and delivering on APQP/PSW. Building strong relationships with supplier partners will be critical for success and significant collaboration will be required with senior leaders in the Ford product development, research, purchasing and site STA team. This will require excellent verbal and written communication skills and a passion for teamwork and collaboration.

The Ford Global Core STA Team is committed to delivering a world class automotive supply base that produces best in class quality in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

Our diverse Global Core STA Team includes team members in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is comprised of manufacturing experts with specialties in body exterior, body interior, chassis, powertrain, and electrical. Together our team works to understand the changing manufacturing landscape, identify new opportunities, and take action to design and innovate for the future of mobility.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

What you'll do...

• Engagement with external suppliers to drive robust Casting manufacturing process standard execution to deliver quality and delivery excellence

• Collaborate with Research and PD to understand new technologies and how they might impact the supply base

• In depth Casting process feasibility analysis for new supplier sites, new technology and high-risk commodities

• Lead development, documentation and implementation of critical core STA deliverables during Industrialization planning and execution

• Participate in Casting process standard governance, Tech Clubs, and supplier summits

• Provide Casting process technical support during issue resolution to cascade supplier systemic quality, capacity, delivery, and manufacturing lessons learned to prevent recurrence

• Collaborate with peers in Product Development, Research and Supply Chain to drive optimal sourcing decisions

You'll have...

• BS in engineering

• 3+ years of High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) process/manufacturing experience

• 2+ years of knowledge or prior experience with supplier manufacturing

• Knowledge of problem solving and quality skills

• Strong communication and relationship building skills

• Ability to travel

Even better, you may have...

• MS in engineering

• Fluent in English and Spanish

• Advanced knowledge of casting manufacturing process(es) with hands-on experience

• Prior experience in the casting process planning, implementation, and launch and secondary manufacturing operations (machining, assembly, etc)

• Prior experience performing casting manufacturing feasibility assessments

• Prior foundry operational experience in casting manufacturing processes and process control

• Prior experience leading industrialization projects

• Experience in project management and/or program launches preferred

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 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 childcare 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.

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This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid

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Requisition ID : 40276