Joining Engineer

About the role

You will maintain a high weld and sealing quality process by following the Ford Control Plan. Your expertise in welding operations will lead joining activities for a variety of assigned new model launches. You will assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System milestones and apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement weld certification strategy during launch and product or process change events.
• Lead weld inspection team.
• Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6-panel, etc.
• Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.
• Support expedited concern resolution with multi-functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.
• Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality within Body Area and initiate containment as vital, resolving root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or weld engineering related field; or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• One or more years’ experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of mechanical joining, AC/DC, resistance spot welding, sealers, and adhesive.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of supervisor experience.
• Weld certification.
• Previous experience within a high-volume production facility.
• Previous automotive, welding engineering, and quality analysis experience.
• Experience with Bosch controllers.
• Experience with Kuka or Rockwell automation.
• Sealant experience.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team building skills.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

Pay

This position is available at multiple salary grades:

• Salary grade 6: $74,300 - $124,500
• Salary grade 7: $86,600 - $144,900
• Salary grade 8: $99,100 - $166,200

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.