Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
As part of Ford’s Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team, the Manufacturing Engineer helps develop and deliver engine manufacturing test systems, processes, and methods that support world-class powertrains. The role combines engineering and project management, working across manufacturing and the wider enterprise to deliver new engine programs and maintain high quality and efficiency. It uses data analytics and machine learning tools to consider assembly processes, costs, and quality standards, and involves close collaboration across the manufacturing value chain. The position is based in Ford’s PTME office in Dearborn, Michigan, with travel to equipment original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Ford powertrain plants expected depending on project assignments. It is hybrid, requiring onsite work four or more days per week. The engineer supports test-system specification, procurement, build, installation, and launch; develops standardized test processes and equipment; collaborates with engineering and plant teams; monitors product function using test software; troubleshoots production issues; and implements equipment and software changes for new models and corrective actions. The role also includes equipment acceptance activities, reviewing quality indicators, identifying test improvements, and using lessons learned to improve program studies and standard Bills of Processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering.
- Strong analytical ability.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Data-driven mentality and decision-making process.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
- Base knowledge of test processes such as leak test and in-process test.
- Knowledge of engines.
- Mechanical and Controls Engineering aptitude.
- Project management experience.
- Programming experience in test software such as WMA or InspeXion software.
- Electronic controls systems experience with Siemens PLCs and VFDs.
- Vibration/NVH analysis experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the specification, procurement, build, installation, and launch of powertrain production test systems for engine powertrain projects.
- Deliver standardized test processes and equipment in alignment with global powertrain strategies.
- Support test processes including leak test, in-process test, cold test, and hot run.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering to achieve product designs that meet Manufacturing Design Specifications and have feasible expectations in the Test Engineering Specification.
- Work with Prototype Engineering to determine feasible test solutions and methodologies during early program stages.
- Work with engineering teams from Assembly, Machining, Quality, and Plant Operations to integrate test processes into powertrain manufacturing systems.
- Develop production test sequences and monitor product function through a test software interface.
- Troubleshoot production issues affecting FTT and warranty, and determine corrective actions for parts, assembly and machining processes, and/or test equipment.
- Implement test stand modifications for new models and corrective actions.
- Implement test-sequence software updates for new models and corrective actions.
- Conduct test-machine equipment acceptance activities at OEMs and manufacturing plants to validate capability, robustness, and safety.
- Review component and assembly quality indicators and evaluate test improvements to address issues, reduce warranty claims, and improve customer satisfaction on new programs.
- Use lessons learned to develop program studies and improve standard Bills of Processes.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up 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.
- Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
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Job Type
Full-time
