<p>Architecture Manufacturing Engineer - Platform Underbody/Upperbody</p> <p>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?</p> <p>Architecture Manufacturing Engineer - Platform Underbody/Upperbody Manufacturing At Ford Motor Company At the Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation. As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from Ford Motor Company. Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we're continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.</p> <p>In this position...</p> <p>This pivotal, highly visible role sits within our Global Manufacturing Engineering Architecture and Program Delivery department and helps shape future model programs to be leaders in the industry. The Architecture Team acts on early insights with the Product Development Team to optimize all aspects of new model production. As part of this team, you will interact directly with leadership to deliver the following as it relates to the three major Manufacturing functions of Body Construction Engineering, Global Paint Engineering, and Final Assembly Engineering for a major area of a vehicle i.e. Upperbody or Underbody. Upperbody consists of but is not limited to exterior and interior trim systems, bodysides, cab, box, front end, etc. Underbody includes but is not held solely to powertrain, chassis/frame, floor pans, etc.</p> <p>As part of this team, you will interact directly with leadership to deliver the following as it relates to the three major Manufacturing functions of Body Construction Engineering, Global Paint Engineering, and Final Assembly Engineering for a major area of a vehicle i.e. Upperbody or Underbody. Upperbody consists of but is not limited to exterior and interior trim systems, bodysides, cab, box, front end, etc. Underbody includes but is not held solely to powertrain, chassis/frame, floor pans, etc.</p> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Drive a Design For Assembly mindset into new model vehicle part development for area of responsibility by regularly collaborating with the Product Development team to generate facility & tooling impact, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements </li><li>Develop manufacturing point of view on architecture strategy and align with Product Development to execute future product lines </li><li>Initiate and collaborate with Manufacturing Core Teams on the development of the build sequence, installation processes, and tooling strategies for new product launches </li><li>Quantify manufacturing and facility impact to launch new model programs including facility, tooling, and labor for all manufacturing functions </li><li>Utilize virtual tools, such as TeamCenter, and Vismockup to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for assembly operations </li><li>Remotely assess existing facility layouts to analyze assembly processes using Vault and AutoCAD for planning future work </li><li>Assess all product designs/concepts for adherence to our Global Manufacturing Requirements </li><li>Evaluate "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs </li><li>Evaluate and assess competitive vehicle information i.e. benchmarking relative to manufacturing and processing of end item parts, sub-assemblies, and fastening/joining to determine incorporation on future product and develop next-generation ideas </li><li>Collaborate in a multi-functional team of Program Delivery teams, Product Development, Marketing, Program Planning, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs, etc. in early product planning workshops </li><li>Existing assembly experience with Body-on-Frame vehicles is an asset </li><li>Travel to our North American assembly plants for site reviews as required </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Drive a Design For Assembly mindset into new model vehicle part development for area of responsibility by regularly collaborating with the Product Development team to generate facility & tooling impact, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements </li><li>Develop manufacturing point of view on architecture strategy and align with Product Development to execute future product lines </li><li>Initiate and collaborate with Manufacturing Core Teams on the development of the build sequence, installation processes, and tooling strategies for new product launches </li><li>Quantify manufacturing and facility impact to launch new model programs including facility, tooling, and labor for all manufacturing functions </li><li>Utilize virtual tools, such as TeamCenter, and Vismockup to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for assembly operations </li><li>Remotely assess existing facility layouts to analyze assembly processes using Vault and AutoCAD for planning future work </li><li>Assess all product designs/concepts for adherence to our Global Manufacturing Requirements </li><li>Evaluate "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs </li><li>Evaluate and assess competitive vehicle information i.e. benchmarking relative to manufacturing and processing of end item parts, sub-assemblies, and fastening/joining to determine incorporation on future product and develop next-generation ideas </li><li>Collaborate in a multi-functional team of Program Delivery teams, Product Development, Marketing, Program Planning, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs, etc. in early product planning workshops </li><li>Existing assembly experience with Body-on-Frame vehicles is an asset </li><li>Travel to our North American assembly plants for site reviews as required </li></ul>