Machining Process Engineer (Ohio)

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

4d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Ford's Manufacturing team, you will help build world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles. The Global Manufacturing Engineer (GME) is a cross-functional team responsible for planning and implementing new vehicle programs at powertrain component plants. This position will be an integral part of installing a new machining line at the Sharonville Transmission Plant in Ohio, requiring significant travel from mid-2027 well into 2028.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical preferred)
• 3+ years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment, preferably Automotive Manufacturing
• Ability to support launch programs while traveling
• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to travel including extended travel to assembly and component plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required (largely Sharonville, OH)

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: , WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM
• Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred but not mandatory
• Experience w/automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes and facilities preferred but not mandatory
• Experience in high volume industrial machining systems

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing Operating System requirements for a Powertrain Subsystem.
• Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Machining feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
• Lead machining installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.
• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).
• Travel weekly to Sharonville, OH for 12-18 months. Some weekend work will be required.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level