IMG VME Stamping Controls Engineer

Job description

• 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree of Engineering or relate. 3-5 Years experience in Manufacturing electrical/controls field Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls Electrical background (Electrician or Technician) Able to Gather, Analyze, evaluate data to provide an option to decision making and presented. Excellent English communication such as verbal and writing. Preferably background particularly Stamping Facilities.

Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills. Project management and organizational experience (Min 2 years) Experience within manufacturing (Plant, Eng, etc) (Min 2 years). Networking and communication protocols experience (Min 2 years) Experience with PLC (Siemens/Allen Bradley),HMI, VFD, Profinet, AutoCAD, C and RSLOGIX software and systems (Min 2 years) Working Knowledge of Metal Stamping Presses and Automation.(Min 2 years) Ownership and Responsibility are strong require.

Strong organizational, administrative and conflict management skills. Ability to learn, develop and motivate towards delivery of objectives Be Involved in team direction/activities and drive teamwork and unity. Ownership and Responsibility are strong requirement. #LI-KS2