Engineering Specialist - Hot Metal Stamping
Auto Req ID:
30308BR
Job Title:
Engineering Specialist - Hot Metal Stamping
Location:
Woodhaven
State:
MI
Company:
Ford Motor Company
Job Description
Woodhaven Stamping Plant is about to embark on its most exciting transformation since it was originally opened 50 years ago. New processes that are currently or will shortly be installed include but are not limited to new XL JIER Tandem Lines, State Of The Art Hot Stamping Lines and Laser cutting cells. All of these new processes will require highly skilled Engineering Specialists throughout the installation, launch and production phase.
Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred requirements:
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discovers all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is 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.
Woodhaven Stamping Plant is about to embark on its most exciting transformation since it was originally opened 50 years ago. New processes that are currently or will shortly be installed include but are not limited to new XL JIER Tandem Lines, State Of The Art Hot Stamping Lines and Laser cutting cells. All of these new processes will require highly skilled Engineering Specialists throughout the installation, launch and production phase.
Responsibilities:
- Support Manufacturing Engineering activity for Hot Stamping Launch
- Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
- Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes
- Lead and conduct audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines
- Deliver capable processes and tools for Hot Metal Stamping operations
- Lead role in resolving Hot Metal Stamping related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
- Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
- Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
- Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in Hot Metal Stamping
- Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of Hot Stamping experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3+ years of experience with heat treatment of steel
Preferred requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Thermal Process Engineering, Mechanical Process Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of Industrial maintenance experience
- Experience in running furnaces in production
- Basic knowledge of Metallurgy
- Knowledge about inert gas
- Combustion Safety training
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
- Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping experience
- DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
- TQM and Kaizen Methods experience
- FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
- Visual Factory Management
- Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discovers all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is 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.