IMG VME Stamping Controls Engineer

Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS)

Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles

Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries

Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System to achieve zero defects

Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow

Identify Controls best practice; launch enablers Training and Change control.

Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues

Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical.

Monitor use of structured software specifications, organize training for OEM’s as required

Issue resolution during machine builds and installation.

Troubleshoot and resolve production related downtime. (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc)

Set-up and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers

Run off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety.

Ensure production systems meet objectives through R&M, Process design and FMEA’s

Work with Plant and manufacturing engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient / timely installation and validation.

Capability to use software to solve manufacturing problems the users are facing

Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards

Troubleshoot PLC, Robot, and other Automation problems

Update program backups for Automation

Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems

Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements

Flexibility to work in both Ford Manufacturing plant (FTM) and AAT

Able to travel to support IMG plants within the region as require/assign.