This is a position for a core and launch engineer in the BCSE Joining Engineering team.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
Lead the joining activities for assigned New Model Launches
Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System (GPDS) milestones
Assist Launch Team Manufacturing Engineers with resolution to Global Manufacturing Requirement (GMR) open issues.
Ensure up-front enablers are provided on launch for plant control plan execution
Approve joining gun designs
Assist plants with developing robust joining quality control plans
Launch joining tooling and new technologies with 100% effectiveness
Document joining-related lessons learned
Work with joining equipment suppliers for quality and cost improvements
Develop and update joining-related Global Manufacturing Requirements (GMR)
Provide technical expertise for plant and supplier quality issues
Author and update Vehicle Operations Structures Standards for joining processes
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong leadership experience
Knowledge of welding and joining industry standards
Heavy domestic travel around the United States
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with automotive body construction methods, with joining experience preferred
Experience with automotive body construction launches
Familiarity with existing automotive body joining technologies – welding, adhesive bonding, and mechanical fastening
Experience with CAD
Exemplary written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong candidates who are recent college graduates will be considered.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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click herehttps://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD (https://urldefense.com/v3/https:/fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD;NLtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!EGHDKtEYGSbLY8umV5yrJMYM-uYWpf-PexIzsfeIF8j2T5H4zddtOdRN5qp1-w1hpyxosoPyBuhZ7MA$)This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Relocation assistance 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.#LI-MH5#LI-OnsiteRequisition ID : 39641