SAP Stamping Launch Engineer at Ford Middle East & Africa

Role Summary:

• The objective of the Stamping Launch Engineer is to ensure Silverton Stamping programs are delivered on time, on budget and at required quality and productivity levels.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with VOME team and suppliers.
• Raise Purchase Orders etc. as required for Tooling and Facilities.
• Participate in tooling reviews and buyoff activities.
• Assist all Launch and Sheet metal Quality activities.
• Complete PSW and acquire required customer acceptances
• Compile and report LQOS (Launch Quality Operating System) metrics
• Conduct PVT & TVM activities as required
• Work with both facility and tooling team both within to ensure all launch metrics are delivered.
• Buyoff tooling at supplier site, ensure timely in plant delivery timing allowing for robust launch and early PSW completion
• Develop and train LNE teams on all sites to be capable of:
• Overcoming issues such as splits and wrinkles
• Improving FPA to better than expected levels
• Ensuring all tools run at Engineered Cycle Rate prior to production handover.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong trade or hands on background required.
• 5+ years
• Exposure to both advanced engineering programs and launch.
• Prior experience in stamping production and or tooling manufacture.
• Self-Starter / Initiative
• Communication Skills
• Team Player
• Ability to learn and adapt
• Positive and Find a way attitude
• Solid technical background
• Team leadership
• Ford systems advantageous
• Tool design experience (skin panel)
• CNC programming

Qualifications & Experience:

• National diploma/degree Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering would be preferential
• Extensive experience 5 years in stamping tool development
• Knowledge of CAD systems

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