Dimension Controls Engineer

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. What will you make today?

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...

Use company and industry standard processes and tools to plan, design, manage, and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies.

Use company and industry standard processes and tools to plan, design, manage, and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies.

What you'll do...

• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles

• Interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend responses

• Ensure gauge calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility

• Determine locators and measuring points

• Maintain position of sheetmetal panels based on global structural and design standards for the build

• Verify tolerance/engineering specifications

• Develop dimensional/product/process control plans

• Define and conduct machine process capability analysis

• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices,

• Control the critical inputs to the production process

• Support of daily production, working closely with production team to drive all engineering actions across the machining/assembly line

• Supports Maintenance Operating System (MOS) actions and team

• Manage the development of processes through engineering

• Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis

• Supervise the activities of the dimensional control group, final fit area fit, and sheet metal repair team.

• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks

• Maintain a versatility matrix that ensures technical coverage at all times

• 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 is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines

• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

What you'll do...

• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles

• Interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend responses

• Ensure gauge calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility

• Determine locators and measuring points

• Maintain position of sheetmetal panels based on global structural and design standards for the build

• Verify tolerance/engineering specifications

• Develop dimensional/product/process control plans

• Define and conduct machine process capability analysis

• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices,

• Control the critical inputs to the production process

• Support of daily production, working closely with production team to drive all engineering actions across the machining/assembly line

• Supports Maintenance Operating System (MOS) actions and team

• Manage the development of processes through engineering

• Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis

• Supervise the activities of the dimensional control group, final fit area fit, and sheet metal repair team.

• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks

• Maintain a versatility matrix that ensures technical coverage at all times

• 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 is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines

• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents