<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>Body Construction Engineering Joining Supervisor is responsible to lead a team of engineers that are responsible for all manufacturing standards and practices as it relates to vehicle joining. This includes welding, mechanical, dispensing & fastening joining applications.</p> <p>This role is responsible for all new model programs from design though vehicle launch. This role also has technical oversight for current model vehicle programs.</p> <p>Body Construction Engineering Joining Supervisor is responsible to lead a team of engineers that are responsible for all manufacturing standards and practices as it relates to vehicle joining. This includes welding, mechanical, dispensing & fastening joining applications. This role is responsible for all new model programs from design though vehicle launch. This role also has technical oversight for current model vehicle programs.</p> <p>What you'll do...</p> <p>Lead and supervise a team of Joining Engineers, including:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the joining activities for New Model Launches </li><li>Launch joining tooling and new technologies with 100% effectiveness </li><li>Assist joining team members and plants with developing robust joining quality control plans </li><li>Ensure up-front enablers are provided on launch for plant control plan execution </li><li>Develop new joining technologies that are robust for high-volume production applications </li><li>Support the development of new Global Engineering Specifications as required with Product Development and Research counterparts </li><li>Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System (GPDS) milestones </li><li>Manage the Ford to Furnish (FTF) process for joining equipment </li><li>Provide technical expertise for plant and supplier quality issues </li><li>Manage 3rd party plant joining audits and drive implementation of corrective actions </li><li>Author and update Global Vehicle Operations Structures Standards (GVOSS) for joining processes </li><li>Lead joining-related investment efficiency initiatives, develop joining equipment bid specifications, and select suppliers that meet product, process, quality, and cost objectives </li><li>Work with existing joining equipment suppliers on quality and cost improvements </li><li>Assist Manufacturing Engineers with resolution to Global Manufacturing Requirement (GMR) open issues </li><li>Document joining-related lessons learned </li><li>Develop and update joining-related Global Manufacturing Requirements (GMR) </li><li>Domestic Travel may be required. </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <p>Lead and supervise a team of Joining Engineers, including:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the joining activities for New Model Launches </li><li>Launch joining tooling and new technologies with 100% effectiveness </li><li>Assist joining team members and plants with developing robust joining quality control plans </li><li>Ensure up-front enablers are provided on launch for plant control plan execution </li><li>Develop new joining technologies that are robust for high-volume production applications </li><li>Support the development of new Global Engineering Specifications as required with Product Development and Research counterparts </li><li>Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System (GPDS) milestones </li><li>Manage the Ford to Furnish (FTF) process for joining equipment </li><li>Provide technical expertise for plant and supplier quality issues </li><li>Manage 3rd party plant joining audits and drive implementation of corrective actions </li><li>Author and update Global Vehicle Operations Structures Standards (GVOSS) for joining processes </li><li>Lead joining-related investment efficiency initiatives, develop joining equipment bid specifications, and select suppliers that meet product, process, quality, and cost objectives </li><li>Work with existing joining equipment suppliers on quality and cost improvements </li><li>Assist Manufacturing Engineers with resolution to Global Manufacturing Requirement (GMR) open issues </li><li>Document joining-related lessons learned </li><li>Develop and update joining-related Global Manufacturing Requirements (GMR) </li><li>Domestic Travel may be required. </li></ul>