Process Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Ford Motor Company • Louisville, KY

4d • $84,480 - $141,360 • Onsite

About The Position

Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. The role focuses on measurement systems, quality, process improvement, and resolving manufacturing concerns in an automotive assembly environment. It works with cross-functional Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams and supports both day and night shifts on a rotating schedule. Some travel may be required for training, launch, and support activities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree of 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-motivated with an excellent work ethic.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to meet objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Continuous-improvement and quality-first mindset.
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, which rotate every 3–4 months.
• Ability to work overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays when required.
• 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.
• Plan, manage, and utilize gauges for measuring components and assemblies using company and industry standard processes and tools.
• Use root cause analysis 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 Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Review assembly tooling for degradation and failure modes and recommend preventative maintenance.
• Investigate and contain incoming quality concerns, determine root causes, and implement interim and permanent corrective actions.

Benefits

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