Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Oakville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Canada’s Oakville Assembly Complex is expanding and retooling operations to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. You will join a cross-functional team to drive delivery quality, tooling, and process improvements for multiple subsystems.

We seek a mechanical/electrical engineer with 5+ years in automotive systems, PFMEA experience, and PLC-based controls know-how. Travel within North America may be required as programs launch.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive systems (Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical).
• 3+ years experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities.
• 3+ years PFMEA understanding and failure mode avoidance.
• 3+ years experience in Controls Engineering including PLC-based systems.
• Hands-on experience with Vision Systems and IIoT/factory information systems.
• Willingness to travel within North America as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your Subsystem.
• Collaborate with Product Development to generate facility costs and improve quality.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate design feasibility for high-volume assembly.
• Lead tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the site.
• Drive Engineering Change through program milestones and develop lessons learned.

Skills

PFMEA understanding

Controls engineering

3D CAD review

Vision systems

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

CATIA

Job description

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit www.careers.ford.com .

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex , we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability.

At Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

In this position...

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles. APD (Advanced Program & Delivery) is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem, which may include Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior, or Vehicle Engineering.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team to generate facility and tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high-volume assembly operations.
• Write, modify, and maintain process sheets, deliver updated cycle line layouts, and work with assembly plants to ensure a complete operator and equipment workstation is ready for launch.
• Lead manufacturing assembly builds, including Design Confirmation Vehicle, Tooling Trial, Pre-Production, Mass Production 1, and Mass Production 2, across assembly plants in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
• Lead the identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product, tooling, and Final Assembly Engineering feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools within your subsystem.
• Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site, and support tooling buyoffs at vendor facilities.
• Drive Engineering Change implementation throughout key program milestones.Develop Lessons Learned from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
• Support department initiatives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional activities, including Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning and Logistics, and New Model Programs.

You'll have...

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in one or more of the following automotive systems: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line.
• 3+ years' experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities.
• 3+ years demonstrated understanding of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and failure mode avoidance principles.
• 3+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, including PLC-based systems
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Vision Systems, Error-Proofing techniques, and Factory Information/IIoT systems within an automotive or high-volume manufacturing setting
• Ability to travel within North American countries (including USA and Mexico) as required, which may include supporting launch programs.

Even better, you may have...

• 3+ years demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a cross functional team.
• 3+ years of 3D CAD review experience (Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Experience with Automated Vehicle Scheduling (AVS) systems and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) platforms, or comparable digital manufacturing/Factory Information Systems, to support connectivity, data-driven decision-making, and automation initiatives
• Expertise in understanding of bill of materials, change control, process allocation and issue management systems.
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
• Proven Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with computer skills (Excel, Power Point, MS Project etc.)

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.