Dimensional Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Posted 21 days ago

Full Time

Kansas City, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Dimensional Engineer will support manufacturing process engineering activities and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity. They are responsible for leading process audits, resolving assembly concerns, and ensuring compliance with environmental and corporate standards.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and at least one year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite. You also possess strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

8D

5Why

5S

Kanban

Poka-yoke

Value Stream Mapping

DMAIC

DMADV

DFSS

FMEA

PPAP

DOE

print reading

tool layouts

gauging

ergonomic analysis

Job Description

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... 

We’re seeking a highly skilled technical professional to provide key expertise to our outstanding automated manufacturing capabilities.

What you'll do...

  • Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity

  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity

  • 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 and supplier processes

  • Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline 

  • Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required

  • Analyze root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions 

  • Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes 

  • Deliver capable processes and tools 

  • Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices for operations

  • 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 

  • Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

You'll have... 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

  • 1+ years’ experience in Microsoft Office to include (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook)

Even better, you may have...

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

  • Experience with cameras, error proofing systems and/or robots

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills

  • Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping

  • DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience

  • Knowledge of FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs

  • Demonstrated skills in print reading, tool layouts, and gauging

  • Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Ford Motor Company

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day. Privacy Policy: https://www.ford.com/help/privacy/
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