Manufacturing Engineer

Ford • Lima, OH

1d • $74,300 - $144,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for specifying, designing, validating, running off, installing, and launching new and existing machining systems that produce engine and transmission components, including largely aluminum components such as cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, and transmission cases. The role works with a team of engineers and regularly interacts with plant operations personnel and suppliers, with responsibility for process elements including tooling, gauging, and process documentation.

The position delivers manufacturing requirements for its subsystem, supports new-model design feasibility and launch activities, and works cross-functionally with Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, and New Model Programs. The role is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. Candidates in the Lima/Cleveland, Ohio area are ideally sought. Launch programs may require extended travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to support launch programs on extended travel.
• Strong project management skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• 3D CAD review abilities using 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of statistics, including control charts, data collection, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, and CPARS.
• Automotive manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes, and facilities.
• Experience in one or more automotive systems: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line, Stator/Rotor Manufacturing, Machining, Cell Manufacturing, and Battery Assembly.
• Error-proofing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for the assigned 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 assembly and machining feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in the subsystem.
• Lead machining and tooling 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 activities, including Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, and New Model Programs.
• Support launch programs, including extended travel as needed.

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.
• 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: Entry Level