Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago
Material Trial Engineer – Stamping Plant
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Stamping Plant Trial Engineer to join their manufacturing team. This role is responsible for managing and overseeing all material and process trial activities within stamping facilities, ensuring the successful validation and implementation of new materials and processes in production.
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Responsibilities
Directly manage and oversee all aspects of trial activities conducted within the designated stamping plants, ensuring adherence to protocols and objectives
Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of incoming coils and blanks for trials, working closely with Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) teams
Generate requests for spot buy materials and/or obtain necessary reference numbers for trial-specific material procurement
Submit and manage requests for stamping line and subassembly releases required for trial execution
Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the assessment of dimensional accuracy, Argus data, and surface quality results obtained from trial materials
Lead the on-site collection of critical data during stamping trials, including but not limited to Formability Limit Diagram (FLD) panel collection and rack tagging for material traceability
Communicate and coordinate the shipment of trial parts to Sub-Assembly and Assembly plants, ensuring proper tracking and containment of these specific materials
Attend Stamping Plant 'Manage the Change' meetings to report on trial activity status and progress
Attend and provide comprehensive reports on stamping plant trial status to the BCSE (Body & Chassis Stamping Engineering) Trial Specialist on a monthly or bi-weekly basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering) or a related technical field
[Specify desired years, e.g., 3+] years of experience in stamping operations, manufacturing engineering, or a related role within the automotive industry
Strong understanding of stamping processes, material handling, and quality control methodologies (dimensional, surface analysis)
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate complex activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with various internal departments and present technical information clearly
Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions
Meticulous attention to detail, particularly in data collection, material tracking, and quality assessment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant engineering software
Ability to travel regularly to various stamping plant locations as required
Preferred
Experience with Ford's manufacturing systems and processes
Knowledge of material planning and logistics (MP&L) operations
Familiarity with quality tools such as Argus
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