Ford Motor Company is looking to hire a Full-Time Final Assembly Vendor Interface Specialist (VIS) / Tooling Engineer for all New Model Programs. Job location will be split between the Tooling Vendors Facilities and Ford Offices in Dearborn. The Vendor Interface Specialist will work directly with the Tooling Suppliers in leading the Design, Build, Buyoff, and Shipment of the Tooling Systems to the Plants. At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation. **What you'll do:** + Support / Lead Bi-weekly Management / Tier 1 supplier status meetings at assigned supplier facilities + Utilize an Open Issues Matrix (OIM) for tracking design, build and install issues with resolution timing + Coordinate with the Implementation Team, Plant, Controls, Safety, and Ergo Team(s) to ensure that they are invited to relevant meetings, receive meeting minutes, and OIM matrix updates after each meeting + Drive resolution of all RED issues to the Core Commodity and VIS supervisor(s). Escalate to management and support Leadership Escalation Meetings if required + Interface with Advanced Feasibility team to ensure design inputs into required DVAs are accurate and use DVAs and other statistical tools to drive tooling design. Verify design inputs allow to build with required FTT, JPH and capability + Review the Tooling Scopes of Work (SOWs), and be involved with the Advanced Feasibility Tooling Vendor Quotation and Selection Process for awarding of Purchase Orders (POs) + Ensure Implementation, Plant, Safety and Ergonomics Teams buy off on Final Tooling Designs before fabrication starts. + Review Cycle Line and Tooling Layouts with Implementation and Plant teams to ensure tools are compatible with their environment. + Interface with Controls, Safety, and Ergo teams to ensure Global Vehicle Operating System Standard (GVOSS), Safety, and Ergonomics standards are met + Ensure all tooling meets Program Implementation timing for ship, installation, and commission prior to EPT. + Ensure all tooling can meet JPH requirements. Drive accurate Man/Motion Charts from the tooling vendor + Limit the tool buy off exceptions per agreed plan. + Verify all tooling capability/repeatability meets CP/CPK targets + Support the order and tracking of Vendor Tool Try-Out (VTTO) parts to ensure they are on time to support tool try out builds + Verify that Ford to Furnish (FTF) assets are ordered and delivered on time to support tool delivery timing by tracking delivery of components + Lead tooling buyoffs including completion of the buyoff books documentation and all signatures required + Support the Implementation Team during installation + Utilize historical FTT and warranty data to drive design improvement to Tooling Systems + Ensure GVOSS Intent is followed for the application and drive GVOSS deviations from Lessons learned and or new technology applications. + Investigate and vet new tooling technologies and vendors working with MTDC, SMEs, and Technical Specialist **Minimum Qualifications:** + BSc Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial OR Electrical) + At least five (5) years' experience with Underbody/Upperbody Production Tooling Systems, low and high-volume assembly processes, and Assembly Production Facilities **Preferred Qualifications:** + Data driven with good problem-solving and Project Management skills + Exemplary written and oral communication skills + Strong interpersonal skills + Passion for innovation with manual, semi-auto, and fully automated tooling systems + Knowledge of robotic automation and processes using vision systems + Knowledge of Global Vehicle Operations Structures Standards (GVOSS), Teamcenter (TCE), PFMEA/MFMEA, Safety Risk Assessments, and Tooling Buyoffs + Must support onsite meetings/buyoffs at Tooling Vendors 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! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. This position is a salary grade range 5-8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1\_\_;!!N\_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!DZ8lNjpEaE87sGTApb\_\_6Xis6GZMKWBsQgQiXRl\_N5BCUfoaALPAkmunf2RJiW1-\_KfKkGu3VlanNdTJ$) Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. \#LI-Onsite \#LI-MH5 **Requisition ID** : 49219