Ford Motor Company

Virtual Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly Process Simulation

Ford Motor Company  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We are looking for a Virtual Manufacturing Engineer to support digital DPA5 validation Static & Dynamic study and assembly process planning for new vehicle programs. The role involves performing virtual feasibility studies, simulating assembly processes, and ensuring ergonomic and efficient manufacturing solutions using industry-standard tools.

You will collaborate with global teams to validate designs, optimise assembly sequences, and develop detailed process documentation that supports production readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct virtual feasibility reviews using digital mock-ups to identify design-for-assembly (DFA) issues, interferences, and clearance constraints
  • Perform static assessments using Vis Mockup and dynamic simulations using Process Simulate
  • Build and validate assembly processes including tooling access, operator reach, and robotic paths
  • Evaluate ergonomics and safety for manual operations and ensure cycle-time feasibility
  • Create, update, and maintain process sheets within Vehicle Process Sheet (VPS)
  • Develop and manage the Bill of Process (BoP), aligning parts, tools, and sequences to workstations
  • Maintain MPP (Manufacturing Process Planning) structures in Teamcenter
  • Create and maintain project checklists and documentation (inputs, tracking, outputs)
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders for design reviews, feedback, and project updates
  • Support training and development of team members

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Production, or Automobile Engineering

Experience

  • 1–3 years of experience in digital manufacturing or virtual assembly simulation
  • Hands-on experience with one or more tools: Teamcenter, Process Simulate, Vis Mockup
  • Hands-on experience with New Process sheet writing (VPS)

Skills

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly workflows
  • Knowledge of ergonomics and safety in assembly environments
  • Ability to interpret engineering designs and BOM/BoP structures
  • Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
  • Familiarity with Siemens Process Simulate, 3D CAD, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, preferred.
  • Familiarity with Final Assembly tooling, processes and facilities preferred.
Ford Motor Company

About Ford Motor Company

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ford.com
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