Position Description:
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: Seeking candidate to fulfill an opening as a Vehicle Operations Engineering (VME) Final Assembly Engineering (FAE) Manufacturing Engineer. Selected candidate will be responsible for driving quality improvements and warranty reductions in our assembly plants, as well as prevent recurrence actions for future programs. VME FAE is responsible for driving current model quality and ensuring future programs are launched with zero defects and zero warranty at Job 1. The team is responsible for driving current model quality concerns (reducing R/1000), managing VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at our assembly plants, and leading the implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues.
What you'll do:
• Lead data driven and plant floor analysis of current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
• Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
• Operate cross functionally with Plant Engineering, Product Development, Vehicle Program Engineers, Quality Offices, STA, VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams, and other groups throughout the company
• Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving Quality
• Utilize data from VRT health charts to prioritize response actions that drive largest R/1000 reductions
• Lead report outs to management
• Represent VME FAE at VRT functions, supporting as required
• Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues
• Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants which include, but are not limited to, assessing manufacturing feasibility, estimating facility and tooling costs, updating engineering concerns, and writing of purchase orders.
• Perform in-plant trials and prove-out associated with engineering concerns, MCR actions, alerts and PSOs.
• Support GSPAS, PFMEA and control plan updates, delta audits, GERT investigations, ECN maintenance, change control and VME initiatives tied to current model programs
• Provide support for containment on stop ships
• Assist with incoming quality
• Support daily quality meetings, weekly regional meetings, plant VQRs, and warranty binning meetings
• Support corporate labor initiatives
Experience Required:
You'll have:
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering Based Preferred)
• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience w/automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities
• Experience with Error proofing, vision equipment and fastening technologies.
• Must be open to travel as needed to support our North American Assembly Plants and the FAE quality team members who are stationed at these plants
Experience Preferred:
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical Distribution Systems, Interior Ornamentation, Exterior Ornamentation, Glass Cells, Water Testing, Chassis, Powertrain, and/or Tire and Wheel Assembly
• Ability to work in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner and escalate hard rocks
• Ability to be self-motivated (minimal direct supervision).
La Comunidad Cognizant:
Somos un equipo que se aprecia y apoya mutuamente. Nuestros asociados trabajan en un entorno colaborativo e integrador en el que todos pueden prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000+ asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con un mundo mejor, sino que trabajamos para hacerlo realidad.
- Cuidamos de nuestros asociados, clientes, socios, comunidades y entorno haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes desarrollar tu carrera profesional.
Acerca de nosotros
Cognizant es una de las principales empresas de servicios profesionales del mundo, transformando los modelos de negocio, operativos y tecnológicos de los clientes para la era digital. Nuestro enfoque consultivo único, basado en la industria, ayuda a los clientes a visualizar, construir y gestionar negocios más innovadores y eficientes. Con sede en los EE. UU., Cognizant (miembro del NASDAQ-100 y uno de los mejores empleadores del mundo según Forbes en 2024) está constantemente listado entre las empresas más admiradas del mundo. Descubra cómo Cognizant ayuda a los clientes a liderar con lo digital en www.cognizant.com.
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