• Manage material changes / new materials - work with Product Development, Materials Engineering on trialing and approving new materials, and material changes.

• Support, maintain, and coordinate IT upgrades to Internal Material Quality (IMQ) Database

• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to define architecture that will deliver best cost and manufacturing process for future platforms, upper body core and closure stampings.

• Champion and develop standardized solutions light-weighting materials, manufacturing process and lubricants used in stamping.

• Benchmarking of best practices and processes (internal and external).

• Development of new technologies and Bill of Process next generation architecture.

• Champion implementation, support, and development of aluminum traceability for incoming blanks, coils, internal blankers, and all internal stamping equipment.

• Champion and develop dimple strategies for aluminum and laser welded blanks to optimize stamping through put, drawn shell formability, and blanking.

• Lead the transformation with cross functional team of the NA steel industry from blast furnace to electric arc furnace to achieve carbon footprint reduction.

• Develop, maintain, and update documentation for material codes needed for Ford systems to support new lubricants and materials developed by Lightweight Material Technical specialist.

• Lead the development of new aluminum destacking technology to eliminate dimples to improve stamping plant through put and quality.

• SPOC for stamping plant technical support (lube measurement, tensile test, IMQ, Argus, lubricants, etc.) and onboarding of new stamping plant labs.

• On site lead for material and lubricant related issues at stamping and assembly plants to identify root cause and implement solution with cross functional Ford team as required.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

• Manage material changes / new materials - work with Product Development, Materials Engineering on trialing and approving new materials, and material changes.

• Support, maintain, and coordinate IT upgrades to Internal Material Quality (IMQ) Database

• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to define architecture that will deliver best cost and manufacturing process for future platforms, upper body core and closure stampings.

• Champion and develop standardized solutions light-weighting materials, manufacturing process and lubricants used in stamping.

• Benchmarking of best practices and processes (internal and external).

• Development of new technologies and Bill of Process next generation architecture.

• Champion implementation, support, and development of aluminum traceability for incoming blanks, coils, internal blankers, and all internal stamping equipment.

• Champion and develop dimple strategies for aluminum and laser welded blanks to optimize stamping through put, drawn shell formability, and blanking.

• Lead the transformation with cross functional team of the NA steel industry from blast furnace to electric arc furnace to achieve carbon footprint reduction.

• Develop, maintain, and update documentation for material codes needed for Ford systems to support new lubricants and materials developed by Lightweight Material Technical specialist.

• Lead the development of new aluminum destacking technology to eliminate dimples to improve stamping plant through put and quality.

• SPOC for stamping plant technical support (lube measurement, tensile test, IMQ, Argus, lubricants, etc.) and onboarding of new stamping plant labs.

• On site lead for material and lubricant related issues at stamping and assembly plants to identify root cause and implement solution with cross functional Ford team as required.

Minimum requirements we seek :

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field.

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience

• 3+ years’ experience in automotive stamping or blanking of aluminum, steel and AHSS steel.

• Ability to work in office and plant environments.

Our preferred qualifications :

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science or related field

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience.

• Knowledge of automotive sheet metal specifications; stamping lubrication, material characterization, fundamentals of metallurgy, heat treatment

• Knowledge of stamping die materials

• Practical CAD experience, CATIA, 3DX, NX and TeamCenter a plus

• Ability to analyze data statistics.

• Strong verbal, presentation, and written skills.

• Highly motivated self-starter capable of delivering objectives with minimal direct supervision.

• PROPOSED TIME ALLOCATION FOR POSITION: 100% VOME-Industrial Platform Core: 85% Stamping, 15% Global/Body/paint interface

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!

What you'll receive in return:

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 of 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 child care 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.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Relocation assistance is 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.

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Requisition ID : 30432