Process Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Ford Motor Company • Louisville, KY

4d • $84,480 - $141,360 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineering Specialist applies engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. The role focuses on manufacturing quality, measurement systems, process control, corrective action, and production support in an automotive assembly environment. It works with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams to resolve concerns and support process and product improvements.

The position rotates between day shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and night shift (5:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m.) every 3–4 months. Overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays may be required. Some travel may be necessary for training, launch, and support activities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in applied science in manufacturing- or engineering-related technology.
• 1–3 years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivation and an excellent work ethic.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in stressful situations with timing constraints.
• Ability to meet objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Continuous-improvement and quality-first mindset.
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts every 3–4 months.
• Ability to work overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Ability to follow a rotating work schedule.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Four or more years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities.
• Experience managing control plans and gauge certification schedules.
• Expert computer skills with AutoCAD, Minitab, and Teamcenter.
• Solid understanding of statistics, including control charts, data collection, and statistical process control.
• Metrology background, including CMM, 3D scanning, programming, and specifications.
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure-mode-avoidance principles.
• Experience working with and/or supervising UAW employees.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Use company and industry-standard processes and tools to plan, manage, and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies.
• Apply root cause analysis principles to interpret inspection-equipment data and recommend or implement appropriate responses.
• Ensure gauge calibration, certification, and repeatability and reproducibility.
• Determine locators and measurement points for data collection and special studies.
• Verify product tolerances and engineering build specifications.
• Establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes using engineering principles and analytical techniques.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Manage statistical process control activities performed by hourly employees.
• Analyze measurement-system data to identify and resolve sources of variation in production.
• Establish and monitor quality target levels to ensure objectives are met.
• Provide input for design and assembly concepts.
• Establish critical characteristics for data collection methods.
• Support expedited concern resolution with cross-functional Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Review assembly tooling for degradation and failure modes, and recommend preventive maintenance.
• Investigate incoming quality concerns by initiating containment, determining root cause, and implementing interim and permanent corrective actions.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree