Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Ford’s Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team, the Manufacturing Engineer helps develop and deliver engine powertrain programs, production test systems, technologies, processes, and testing methods that improve quality and efficiency. The role functions as both an engineer and project manager, collaborating across manufacturing and the broader enterprise to deliver new engine programs and maintain industry-leading powertrain quality. It uses data analytics and machine learning tools to consider assembly processes, cost efficiencies, and quality standards. The position has high visibility with manufacturing leadership and senior executives and requires collaboration across the manufacturing value chain to support return on investment.

The role is based in Ford’s PTME office in Dearborn, Michigan, and is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. Depending on project assignments, travel to equipment OEMs and Ford powertrain plants is expected.

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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.
• Experience with electronic control systems using Siemens PLCs and VFDs.
• Vibration/NVH analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the specification, procurement, build, installation, and launch of powertrain production test systems for engine programs.
• Deliver standardized test processes and equipment aligned 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 methodology during early stages of new programs.
• Collaborate 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 and test sequence software updates for new models and corrective actions.
• Conduct equipment acceptance activities at equipment OEMs and manufacturing plants to validate capability, robustness, and safety.
• Review component and assembly quality indicators and evaluate potential 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 and new-parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level