Stamping Die Design Analyst

About the role

You will drive “Voice of Manufacturing” throughout product development lifecycle to ensure robust, feasible, and manufacturable casting assembly designs. Conduct early casting process feasibility evaluation in an integrated CAD/CAE environment and coordinate between product development and manufacturing teams to lead resolution of manufacturing feasibility concerns. Participate in the development and evaluation of prototype and production manufacturing cast processes with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving Die Designs to ensure they meet WDX standards, die safety requirements, WDX materials/standard components, automation clearances and press requirements.
• Manage/Lead Die Design Vendor at start of new die set, updating designs for engineering/process changes and supporting die construction and production plant requirements.
• Participate in Die Design Vendor collaboration to develop/improve solutions that work for all parties and provide the most robust solution for Ford Motor Co.
• Provide feedback and drive for best in class die standards to help develop/improve our Die Vendors and Construction Source success.
• Lead and guide Virtual Pattern Reviews and give direction accordingly.
• Manage and lead plant die design reviews for all new dies with appropriate stamping plants.
• Work with construction sources to eliminate or improve die construction issues up-front or when reviewing/approving.

Requirements

• 10 years of die design experience or die design leader
• Extensive knowledge of Stamping Die Standards and die design deliverables
• Extensive knowledge Ford WDX Die Standards and Ford die design deliverables
• Advanced knowledge of die construction and machining practices
• Knowledgeable in Teamcenter
• Expert in Catia V5 assemblies and parametrizations
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft 365 and OneDrive
• Self-starter with abilities to manage multiple items and prioritize accordingly based on promise dates and urgency
• Reverse engineer solutions to process or die design concerns/issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Die Construction, and/or tryout experience or troubleshooting

Skills

• Reverse engineering solutions to process or die design concerns/issues

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 a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Schedule

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.