Manufacturing Systems Solutions Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position... The Manufacturing Engineering Transformation team is responsible for leading the digital manufacturing strategy and optimizing the software ecosystem used to deliver programs and manage change at the plant. Acting as the bridge between engineering requirements and software development, we oversee the full product lifecycle—from requirements gathering and solution alignment to development prioritization. We validate these planning tools through Stakeholder Demos, UAT, and Concept Ready pilots, ultimately managing deployment and training to ensure successful adoption by the manufacturing workforce. As a Manufacturing Systems Solutions Engineer, you will operationalize this strategy, delivering solutions that advance Ford’s digital manufacturing capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment (automotive, aerospace, or heavy industry preferred).
• 3+ years of experience within engineering program management, understand program timing and deliverables.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong Project Management skills and results-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience with PLM tools (e.g., TeamCenter).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira).
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT.

Responsibilities

• Deployment Strategy and Implementation: Work closely with Software Requirements team and Program Managements teams to define the Vehicle and plant Deployment strategy. Orchestrate the full rollout of digital tools to Vehicle Program engineering and manufacturing sites. This includes creating technical documentation, and monitoring usage metrics to drive active adoption of the new technology.
• Training: Create and deliver training sessions to engineers and plant personnel – through video creation, written material and in person
• Project Management: Manage program cycle plans, and ensure timely delivery of tools to Programs, collecting Lesson Learned from existing program teams.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the bridge between software development teams and manufacturing stakeholders—including engineers, plant personnel, and leadership—by clearly articulating software tool status and synthesizing technical details.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees