TE - Metrology

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
The Global Technical Specialist (TS) for Metrology is a high-impact leadership role. This position holds the primary technical authority for the measurement and data analysis for timely issue resolution throughout the design, development, and manufacturing cycles.
The leader chosen for this role will navigate VEV into new testing capability. This position will utilize a strategic approach to implementing new advancements in digital measurement methods in testing. Work with VEV sites and PD engineers to assist in application development to enhance existing test/development practices.
Global process sharing will be required to develop, test, and implement uses of digitized geometry for deployment to relevant PD test sites, manufacturing facilities and suppliers (as required). This position would be the liaison for deployment of best practices – they will need an in-depth understanding of the development processes and measurement / analysis processes.
In this position...
Work with program teams and testing sites to enhance existing measurement methods through deployment of digital measurement technologies.
Work with PD and research teams to integrate 3D digitized data as a validating technology to compliment / enhance existing methods.
Develop merged technology processes in order to quantify unknown ‘events’ in testing phase.
Target and implement cost savings by reduced testing/reporting times.
Work with vendors to prioritize enhancements in hardware/software.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Product Development / Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years specifically in digital measurement methods and data utilization.
• Demonstrated expert use of digital measurement hardware (CMM, photogrammetry, white-light and laser scanners, laser-tracker, motion capture).
• Expert use of class-leading point cloud processing and reverse engineering software.
• Experience in testing, project justification, purchase, and deployment of measurement hardware/software.
• Demonstrated cost-savings through implementation of digital measurement methods.
• Documented implementation of process change through use of DM technology.
• Six-Sigma certified.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and use of C3PNG toolkit.
• Working knowledge of design, development, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of vehicle system interactions in assembly and functionality.
• Peer recognized lead for technical support in application/methods.
• Demonstrated strong CAD skills in design, interoperability, and analysis methods.
• APEL qualified in all applicable disciplines with demonstrated competence in application.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science in an Engineering Discipline Preferred.
• 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!

Responsibilities

• Document best practices and develop global CETPs for digital measurement methods.
• Investigate emerging technologies for application value.
• Develop cross-divisional methods to reduce redundant development/testing costs.
• Act as a cross-divisional liaison for method/technology sharing.
• Serve as a consultant on budgeting for site deployment of technologies.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees