<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>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.</p> <p>In this position...</p> <p>The candidate is responsible for Launch and Production support of Wheel Alignment and headlamp aim equipment for all North American Ford Assembly plants. Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants</p> <p>Responsible for Launch and Production support of Wheel Alignment and headlamp aim equipment for all North American Ford Assembly plants Description for Internal Candidates</p> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Lead Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) systems implementation and launch activities from supplier buyoff through post vehicle launch activities and follow up for all Ford North America vehicle programs. </li><li>Consolidate Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) requirements from cross functional teams and translate them into system and process requirements and coordinate installation, commissioning, and support throughout launch. </li><li>Ensure compliance to the GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) and Ergonomic standards for EOL test system installations. </li><li>Review and implement new WAHA-ADAS concepts and designs. </li><li>Develop and implement improvements to WAHA-ADAS SW and HW using data from the EOL Dashboard / Report Logic Reporting Systems. </li><li>Assist in preparation of NMP management reviews; perform data collection to support the presentation. </li><li>Support capital project teams to develop capital appropriations requests and manage the projects from supplier tooling buyoff through commissioning. </li><li>Support costing activities for WAHA-ADAS test implementation and find acceptable cost reduction opportunities. </li><li>Support change control to evaluate product change impact on test equipment costs and labor. </li><li>Provide onsite prototype build support at North American Manufacturing Assembly Plants. Note: Travel within US, Canada and Mexico for installation, launch support and issue resolution may require up to 70% of dedicated time onsite. </li><li>Lead risk assessment for software, and hardware changes. </li><li>Write functional descriptions for SW and HW modifications and assist in writing SOW's. Coordinate all pre-launch WAHA-ADAS validation events from DCV through MP2. </li><li>Assist plant & implementation teams in resolving performance issues. </li><li>Lead daily trouble shooting; coordinate cross-functional resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. </li><li>Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant repairmen when required. </li></ul> <p>Determine accurate validation methods.</p> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Lead Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) systems implementation and launch activities from supplier buyoff through post vehicle launch activities and follow up for all Ford North America vehicle programs. </li><li>Consolidate Wheel Alignment, Headlamp Aim, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) requirements from cross functional teams and translate them into system and process requirements and coordinate installation, commissioning, and support throughout launch. </li><li>Ensure compliance to the GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) and Ergonomic standards for EOL test system installations. </li><li>Review and implement new WAHA-ADAS concepts and designs. </li><li>Develop and implement improvements to WAHA-ADAS SW and HW using data from the EOL Dashboard / Report Logic Reporting Systems. </li><li>Assist in preparation of NMP management reviews; perform data collection to support the presentation. </li><li>Support capital project teams to develop capital appropriations requests and manage the projects from supplier tooling buyoff through commissioning. </li><li>Support costing activities for WAHA-ADAS test implementation and find acceptable cost reduction opportunities. </li><li>Support change control to evaluate product change impact on test equipment costs and labor. </li><li>Provide onsite prototype build support at North American Manufacturing Assembly Plants. Note: Travel within US, Canada and Mexico for installation, launch support and issue resolution may require up to 70% of dedicated time onsite. </li><li>Lead risk assessment for software, and hardware changes. </li><li>Write functional descriptions for SW and HW modifications and assist in writing SOW's. Coordinate all pre-launch WAHA-ADAS validation events from DCV through MP2. </li><li>Assist plant & implementation teams in resolving performance issues. </li><li>Lead daily trouble shooting; coordinate cross-functional resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. </li><li>Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant repairmen when required. </li></ul> <p>Determine accurate validation methods.</p>