Powertrain Assembly Process Engineer

Ford; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford in Mexico is seeking a skilled Manufacturing/Process Engineer to optimize engine assembly lines. You will drive process design, standardized work, and tooling to meet takt time and high quality targets, coordinating with robot cells and servo presses.

The role requires 3–5+ years in automotive manufacturing, fluent English, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. On-site factory work with exposure to continuous improvement projects and PCA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a Professional License in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 5+ years of proven experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer on automotive assembly lines.
• Advanced / Fluent English (B2+ to C1).

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and improve operational flow, standard work methods, and tooling across engine assembly lines, ensuring adherence to Takt Time and production cadence (JPH).
• Parameterize and audit robotic dispensing cells (Nordson / SCA / Fanuc / ABB), maintaining control over path trajectories and bead geometry.
• Monitor and calibrate servo presses (Promess, Kistler) for insertion of bushings, freeze plugs, and dowel pins.
• Validate and fine-tune leak test stations across lubrication, coolant, and fuel circuits.
• Design safe ergonomics and standardized work; develop and maintain Operator Instruction Sheets (OIS / JES / SOS).
• Lead PFMEAs and implement Poka-Yoke systems including vision sensors and pick-to-light arrays.
• Plan and execute plant trial runs for new component introductions or model-year changes without disrupting operations.
• Drive root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, DMAIC) for quality escapes and line micro-stoppages.

Job description

Ford in Mexico is seeking a skilled Manufacturing/Process Engineer to optimize engine assembly lines. You will drive process design, standardized work, and tooling to meet takt time and high quality targets, coordinating with robot cells and servo presses.

The role requires 3–5+ years in automotive manufacturing, fluent English, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. On-site factory work with exposure to continuous improvement projects and PCA tools.