
Engineering Specialist-Tool & Die
Ford · Chicago Heights, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $87k–$145k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Ford (automotive) in Chicago Heights, IL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, FMEA, Automation, Machining, Stamping, CATIA / NX
- Base pay
- $87k–$145k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $89k–$134k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 61%
- Root cause 57%
- ✓ Automation 46%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- Tooling 25%
- Robotics 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Stamping, CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Ford
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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requirements
and carryover modified part releases required for new model usage.
- ✓Participate in and initiate cost requests for new model costing, evaluation of engineering proposals.
- ✓Primary engineering support to N/C, machining, construction, tryout and buyoff of dies.
- ✓Support Stamping Feasibility and Stamping Die Process engineering with die design investigations and deliver design solutions and product/process
requirements
to proposed Die Design Architecture.
- ✓Develop detailed 3D Solid CAD models to define all Stamping Die engineering intent (Press information, automation, part load/unload, gripper locations, pad travel, CAM travel, typical design sections etc.)
- ✓Design draw, trim/pierce & flange (including CAMs) for current model programs.
- ✓Check vendor designs for compliance with Ford
requirements
and construction/production deliverables using Virtual Verification tools.
- ✓Develop Generic Die Architecture models based on PDPD process and target facility.
- ✓Review customer feedback and develop permanent corrective actions to improve die design quality.
- ✓Work with Customers to improve process and die design deliverables in support of company quality/cost/timing objectives.
You'll have...
- ✓Education: Bachelors Degree and/or Tool & Die Journeymen's Card
- ✓Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience.
- ✓Must have 2 years minimum experience in at least one of the following stamping areas: Die Processing, Progressive Dies CAD Draw Development, Die Design Die Construction, and/or Tryout.
- ✓CAD skills required
- ✓Proficient in reading stamping die designs, both manual and CAD.
- ✓PFMEA proficiency required.
- ✓MS Office proficiency required. (.XLS, .DOC, .PPT, and Outlook)
- ✓Effective oral and written communication skills
- ✓Lean Manufacturing experience
- ✓Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Requirements
- ✓Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering degrees preferred
- ✓Understanding of sheet metal FLD Reports and general sheet metal forming methods preferred.
- ✓CATIA V5 preferred.
- ✓Minimum 8 years Die Design experience for large automotive sheet metal panels.
- ✓Minimum 5 years 3D solid die design experience in one of the following CAD systems: I-DEAS, UniGraphics, Catia.
- ✓Minimum 3 years’ experience with Ford Motor Company Die Design & Construction standards (WDX).
- ✓Experience in the use of Virtual verification tools such as Vis-Mock-Up, Smirt to check for die interference, automation clearance, Machining clearance, etc.
- ✓Familiar with Patterns, NC Machining and Die Construction Practices.
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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
What you'll do...
At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.
From Die Process Engineer job posting
- •Lead the development of stamping processes and progressive die strip layouts for new model parts optimized for cost and quality on a timely basis supported with other company activities to achieve company objectives.
- •Provide knowledgeable liaison of progressive die part feasibility, strip layout development, die design, construction, tryout and buyoff for new model progressive stampings.
- •Lead the creation of draw die CAD Developments and Construction Release Files for new model stampings.
- •Lead the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA's) for new model stampings.
- •Update and maintain existing die process information for the inclusion of improvements, service
