Manufacturing Process Engineer- Powertrain

Ford Powertrain Manufacturing engineers contribute to the design and production of the most innovative engines and transmissions being manufactured globally today. EcoBoost technology uses smaller / Large -displacement gas engines, combined with fuel-saving direct injection technologies, to provide improved fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance.

•    Development and implementation of Assembly systems for manufacturing Engine within Power train operations. 
•    Support the development process of assembly station design for safety and ergonomics
•    Aligned to standard Bill of Process strategies through system inquiry, simultaneous engineering, build, installation, and commissioning phases.
•    Understand lean material flow principles and integrate within assembly system layout 
•    Understand time and motion study principles and be able to apply to assembly process design
•    Interface with Product design to evaluate assembly feasibility, and incorporate DFA/DFM principles
•    Understand and be able to apply discrete event simulation for improved constraint analysis
•    Understand and experience with fastening methods 

 

•    Lead and participate in Simo Engineering with supplier and plant/staff, exposure to Engine assembly
•    Initiate and evaluate bids for equipment purchase.
•    Run-off equipment at supplier and plant to show capability and robustness including safety.
•    Lead Plant installation supervisors with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to insure efficient/timely installations.
•    Lead APQP, FMEA and 8D process and Support QS 9000 and ISO 14000, PPAP and APQP processes
•    Model 'Team Values and Leadership Behaviors
•    Understand/support/implement Lean Manufacturing principles
•    Assure delivery of program productivity objective through R&M and process design including FMEAs
•    Support other activities (plant engineering, process engineering, tooling & gauging, safety, productivity, forward planning, etc.)
•    Understand R&M of equipment and support OEMs.
•    Support appropriate Six Sigma projects. 
•    Have a working knowledge of procedures regarding safety, quality and environmental.
•    Use lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
•    Support production part release process and Interface with release activity, STA and purchasing as required
•    Develop a good all round understanding of Manufacturing Engineering, Launch and quality disciplines and tools used in the region.
 

Education QualificationDiploma or Degree in -Automotive, Engineering-Electrical, Engineering-Industrial, Engineering-Manufacturing, Engineering-Mechanical, Engineering-Other, Engineering-Production. Master of Science preferredNo. of Years of Experience2-5 yearsProfessional ExposureBasic Engineering principles, automotive sub-systems knowledge, systemic thinking, troubleshooting skills & soft skills  Good troubleshooting and problem solving skillsPreferred previous experiences3+ years manufacturing experience, manufacturing plant experience preferred
Project/program experience desired

• Leadership Skills

• Self Starter / Initiative with good Communication Skills

  • Team Player & Ability to learn and adapt

  • Positive and Find a way attitude

• Functional/Technical Skills

Process Discipline , Project Management Skills, Quality mindset

Strong Analytical Skills, Excellent Computer Skill Analytical thinking, Basic machine working knowledge,shop floor practices, Statistical Process control techniques & Ford Production System

Special Knowledge Required Quality Systems, Autocad, problem solving techniques.Special Skills Sets Required 

Experience in team based environment 

Excellent oral presentation skills.

Any OthersNeed to be flexible for relocating globally to any Ford plant as per Project  Requirements