• Job Description

  Req#: 46104

  We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

  Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

  
  As a CNC Programmer/Operator, you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC milling machines and 5-axis gantry mills (DMG MORI and Fooke) to produce high-quality parts and components for prototype vehicles. You will work closely with our design and engineering teams to translate engineering designs into precise and efficient CNC programs, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of parts for prototype builds. Your expertise in CNC programming, machine operation, commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship will be essential to your success in this role.

  Qualifications

  You'll have...
  • 5-7+ years of experience as a CNC Programmer/Operator.
  • Proven expertise in CNC programming using CAM software.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
  • Strong understanding of material properties and machinability of various metals, plastics, foams, and composites.
  • Ability to troubleshoot CNC machining problems and identify solutions to improve part quality and efficiency.
  • Familiarity with CAD/CAM software workflows and integration.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with design and fabrication teams.
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality parts.
  • Physical job requirements:
  - Ability to lift 50-70lbs.
  - Stand for long periods of time, bend or twist body, kneel, stoop, or crouch.

  Even better, you may have...
  • Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques and workflows.
  • Ability to create and modify CAD models for fixturing and tooling purposes.
  • Experience with reverse engineering techniques for creating CAD models from physical parts.
  • 5-Axis Gantry Milling experience.
  • Experience with Powermill and/or Tebis.

  
  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 child care 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 8.
  For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP3
  This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

  
  Visa sponsorship 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. 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.

  Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid

  Responsibilities

  What you'll do...
  Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs (G-code) using CAM
  software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, Siemens NX) based on 3D CAD models
  and engineering drawings.
  • Set up and operate CNC milling machines including selecting appropriate
  tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters to achieve desired part geometries
  and surface finishes.
  • Produce precision parts and components for prototype vehicles, ensuring
  adherence to tight tolerances and quality standards.
  • Work closely with design engineers to understand design intent, identify
  potential manufacturing challenges, and provide feedback on design
  manufacturability.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve CNC machining processes to increase
  efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize material waste.
  • Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments to verify
  conformance to specifications.
  • Manage and maintain an organized inventory of CNC tooling, ensuring
  availability of necessary tools for upcoming projects.
  • Maintain accurate records of CNC programs, setup sheets, and machining
  parameters.
  • Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.

• About the company

  Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation.

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