Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical

  • Ford
  • Dearborn, Michigan
  • Full Time

Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation. As part of our Manufacturing team, youll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means were continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you'll do...

Were seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. Were looking to optimize our efforts in safety, quality, and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products. You will:

Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.

Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.

Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants.

Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues.

Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities.

Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement.

Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work.

Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy-off @ vendor facility.

Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements

Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts.

Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS

Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy.

Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results

Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development

Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards

Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required

QUALIFICATIONS

You'll have...

Bachelors degree

3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience

3+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities

3+ years' CAD experience

Even better, you may have...

Bachelors degree in engineering

Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)

Knowledge of the electrical systems in a vehicle

Experience with electrical connectors and wire routing

Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS

Experience in one or more of the following: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line

Error proofing experience

Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability.

Strong Problem-solving skills

Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus.

Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design.

Previous project management experience.

Prototype design and development experience.

Experience working with Tier 1OEM Suppliers and partners

Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builderor all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 1.

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This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call ....

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Job ID: 483390895
Originally Posted on: 6/30/2025

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