Machining Process Engineer (Ohio)

Ford • Dearborn, MI

10d • $86,600 - $166,200

About The Position

The Machining Process Engineer will join Ford’s Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) team, which plans and implements launches of new vehicle programs at powertrain component plants. The role supports delivery of projects for new programs and will be integral to installing a new machining line at the Sharonville Transmission Plant in Ohio. Significant travel for this work is expected from mid-2027 through 2028, including weekly travel to Sharonville for 12–18 months and some weekend work.

The engineer will plan, coordinate, and support manufacturing processes and tooling for a powertrain subsystem. The position involves collaboration with Product Development and other cross-functional groups to support manufacturing feasibility, quality, cost, labor, and successful program launches. The role also leads machining installation, startup, and commissioning at manufacturing sites, and supports tooling buyoffs at vendor facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment; automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to support launch programs while traveling.
• Strong project management skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to review 3D CAD using Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent.
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure-mode avoidance principles.
• Strong verbal and 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 the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of statistics, including control charts, data collection, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of Ford software systems, including WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, and AIM.
• Automotive manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes, and facilities.
• Experience in high-volume industrial machining systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing Operating System requirements for a powertrain subsystem.
• Collaborate with Product Development to generate facility and 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, and 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 the assigned subsystem.
• Lead machining installation, startup, and commissioning at the manufacturing site, and support tooling buyoffs at vendor facilities.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of launch product and tooling issues.
• Develop lessons learned from new-model launches and implement actions to prevent recurrence in future programs.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, and New Model Programs.
• Travel weekly to Sharonville, Ohio, for 12–18 months; some weekend work is required.
• Support launch programs while traveling to assembly and component plants in the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• 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.
• 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