Mechanical Engineer, Machine Engineering, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor Company • Marshall, MI

3d • $86,600 - $144,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes using systemic, data-driven solutions, automation, and advanced process control. The role manages integration between equipment systems and upper-level computers, reviews preventive maintenance performance using machine data, and develops improvements to reduce process constraints. The engineer tracks department KPIs, uses Andon data and complex algorithms to prioritize continuous improvement, and leads Six Sigma projects focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability.

The position also coordinates with other departments to maintain equipment performance, establishes preventive maintenance plans for equipment and its electrical and controls aspects, and mentors and trains technicians. It requires adherence to Ford Production System and Safety Operating System practices, as well as support for product-design feasibility, equipment modifications, model-code updates, and automation program backups. Candidates must be flexible and ready to work standard, operating, and rotational schedules, including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts, and travel extensively, including internationally, as required for plant launch and support.

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.
• 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 outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work various shifts and hours, including weekends, and travel extensively, including internationally, as required for plant launch and support.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive or battery cell manufacturing experience.
• 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.
• Software skills including Office, proficiency in AutoCAD, and Planner.

Responsibilities

• Optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through systemic solutions, automation, and advanced process control.
• Manage interactions between systems and upper-level computers and configure parameters for varying production loads.
• Review preventive maintenance plan performance and effectiveness using machine data, and improve equipment constraints using Ford Motor Company Operating Systems.
• Track and improve department KPIs using electronic tools and complex algorithms.
• 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 ensure equipment performance.
• Establish preventive maintenance plans for equipment and its 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 assessments for product-design changes and lead modifications, model-code updates, and automation 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