Mechanical Engineer, Machine Engineering, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor • Marshall, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, the Mechanical Engineer will use an entrepreneurial approach and team mindset to develop data-driven solutions, build and lead an agile team delivering advanced technology, foster trust and diverse thinking, and contribute to the transformation of the automotive industry. The role provides technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes, manage systems integration, and improve equipment performance, process control, and production flow. The engineer will support preventive maintenance planning, KPI development, continuous improvement, technician development, safety practices, and automation life-cycle changes.

The position requires full flexibility to work established standard, operating, and rotational schedules, including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Extensive travel, including international travel, may be required for plant launch and support. This is an onsite role at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Ford states that visa sponsorship is unavailable and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive or battery cell manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Fundamental working knowledge of industrial processes, preventive maintenance planning, and machine safety standards.
• Experience with 2D and 3D vision systems for robot guidance, metrology, and identification.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work various shifts and hours, including weekends.
• Ability to travel extensively, including internationally, as required for plant launch and support.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Familiarity with data collection, AI/ML, IIoT, and digital twins.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and FMEAs.
• Proficiency with Office, AutoCAD, and Planner.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through systemic solutions, automation, and advanced process control.
• Manage interaction between systems and upper-level computers, and configure parameters for varying production loads.
• Review preventive maintenance plan performance and effectiveness using machine data; improve and remove constraints from process equipment using Ford Motor Company Operating Systems.
• Track and improve department KPIs using electronic tools and complex algorithms to solve problems.
• Use Andon data to prioritize work toward 100% flow and lead Six Sigma project teams focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Collaborate across departments to support equipment performance.
• Establish preventive maintenance plans for equipment, including electrical and controls aspects, and mentor and train technicians.
• Ensure adherence to Ford Production System and Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
• Support feasibility reviews for product design changes and lead automation modifications, model code updates, and program backups.

Benefits

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