Machining Process Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Ford's Manufacturing team, you will help build world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles. This role is within the Global Manufacturing Engineer (GME) cross-functional team, which is primarily responsible for planning and implementing new vehicle programs at powertrain component plants. The Manufacturing Engineer will be part of this team, responsible for delivering projects supporting new programs, specifically focusing on installing a new machining line at the Sharonville Transmission Plant (OH). This will require significant travel from mid-2027 through 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 the 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.
• Support tooling buyoffs at 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