Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for its Dearborn, Michigan, operations. This hybrid position requires the employee to work from home and at the anticipated worksite and live within a reasonable commuting distance. The role supports powertrain programs, including the 29MY 5.0L F-150 program, by identifying equipment design and scope for new equipment and retooling existing equipment. It also involves sourcing suppliers, developing equipment and retool kits, coordinating launch and production plans with the Ford Essex Engine Plant, and supporting production startup and issue resolution. Domestic and international travel of up to 20% is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Management, Applied Science, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Three years of experience supporting automotive manufacturing processes, including engine assembly operations and equipment such as robotics, vision systems, and fastening systems.
• Three years of experience developing engine assembly processes aligned with process standards, including assessing design feasibility within manufacturing operations.
• Two years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying 3D methods, including GD&T principles, ACAD navigation, and virtual manipulation of components and equipment using Siemens Teamcenter.
• Two years of experience assessing equipment capability using CPK/PPK.
• One year of experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles through projects involving the 8 wastes, GEMBA walks, and KAIZEN events, with documented results.
• One year of experience developing and refining fastening programs using the Atlas Copco PF6000 system, including interpreting rundown programs and recommending updates.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the anticipated worksite.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment design and scope of work for new equipment and retooling existing equipment for the 29MY 5.0L F-150 program.
• Meet with suppliers and select them based on technical ability.
• Work with selected suppliers to develop and build new equipment and retool kits.
• Work with Ford Essex Engine Plant launch and production teams to develop work plans, including installation timing and skilled-trade requirements.
• Support production startup and resolve technical issues, including through root cause analysis.
• Develop process quality documentation and define desired quality outcomes with the team.
• Apply proprietary knowledge of engine assembly and lessons learned across programs.
• Work on powertrain programs and source global suppliers, including suppliers local to Dearborn.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• 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: Senior