Launch Engineering Specialist, Process

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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...

You will lead dimensional control and quality improvement throughout the launch and production process. By analyzing measurement data, identifying sources of variation, and applying Six Sigma and statistical process control methods, you will help ensure each build meets quality targets. You will also guide corrective actions, resolve dimensional and gauging concerns, and collaborate with the Body Area Launch Leader, cross-functional teams, and suppliers to deliver stable, high-quality manufacturing processes and products.

You'll have...

- Education: A high school diploma or GED
- Experienced in dimensional engineering
- The Leadership Edge: Proven team leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects with a self-directed, "take-charge" mentality, as well as the ability to flex and rotate hours as needed.
- Technical Fluency: A fundamental understanding of handheld power tools and sophisticated vehicle assembly tooling, such as multi-spindle secure stations and blind rivet systems.
- Communication Mastery: Excellent oral and written skills, with the ability to translate technical data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
- Problem-Solving Grit: Conflict resolution skills with a focus on the full lifecycle of a concern: leading interim containment, defining root causes, and validating permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- A Manufacturing Mindset: A distinct desire to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging manufacturing environment and the confidence to supervise and guide hourly personnel.

Even better, you may have...

- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years of implementation of process engineering experience
- A track record of improving manufacturing efficiency through tooling innovation.
- Experience managing skilled trades

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 vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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