Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Engineering, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor Company • Marshall, MI

1h • $86,600 - $144,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Ford is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for Machine Engineering at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. As part of the facility’s start-up team, the engineer will help launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and support the production of battery systems. The role focuses on optimizing highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes, systems integration, preventive maintenance, equipment performance, continuous improvement, safety, and automation life-cycle management.

The position requires flexibility to work across standard, operating, and rotational schedules, including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Travel, including international travel, may be required extensively for plant launch and support. The position is onsite and classified as salary grade 7, with a stated salary range of $86,600–$144,900. Visa sponsorship is unavailable; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive or battery cell manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Fundamental working knowledge of industrial processes, preventive maintenance planning, and machine safety standards.
• Experience with 2D and 3D vision systems for robot guidance, metrology, and identification.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work various shifts and hours, including weekends, and travel extensively, including internationally, as required for plant launch and support.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Familiarity with data collection, AI/ML, IIoT, and digital twins.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and FMEAs.
• Office software skills and proficiency in AutoCAD and Planner.
• Automotive or battery cell manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through systemic solutions, automation, and advanced process control.
• Manage interactions between systems and upper-level computers, and configure parameters for varying production loads.
• Review preventive maintenance plan performance and effectiveness using machine data; improve and reduce constraints on process equipment using Ford Motor Company Operating Systems.
• Track and improve department KPIs using electronic tools and complex algorithms to solve problems.
• Use Andon data to prioritize efforts toward 100% flow and lead Six Sigma project teams focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Coordinate across departments to support equipment performance.
• Establish preventive maintenance plans for equipment and its electrical and controls aspects, and mentor and train technicians.
• Ensure adherence to Ford Production System and Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
• Support feasibility assessments for product design changes and lead automation modifications, model code updates, and program backups.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• 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.
• 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