Manufacturing Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

5d • $124,904 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan, for a hybrid role requiring the employee to live within a reasonable commuting distance of the worksite. The engineer will support the 29MY 5.0L F-150 program and powertrain programs, identifying equipment design and scope for new equipment and retooling. The role includes sourcing and selecting suppliers based on technical capability, working with suppliers to develop and build equipment and retool kits, and coordinating with the Ford Essex Engine Plant launch and production teams on installation plans, timing, and skilled-trade requirements. The engineer will support production startup, resolve technical issues through root cause analysis, and develop process-quality documentation with the team. Proprietary knowledge of engine assembly is required to apply lessons learned across programs. Domestic and international travel of up to 20% is required. The worksite is listed as 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124 (previously 21000 S Military, Dearborn, MI 48124).

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.
• Proprietary knowledge of engine assembly.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified 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 for the 29MY 5.0L F-150 program.
• Meet with suppliers and select them based on technical capability.
• 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.
• Support powertrain programs, including sourcing global suppliers for program work.

Benefits

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