Automotive Process Engineer: Continuous Improvement

Ford; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Flexible family care and parental-lea‑

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays including Christmas week

PTO purchase option

Job summary

Ford in Louisville, KY is hiring a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to apply engineering principles and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. This role focuses on safety, quality, and productivity using standard company processes and gauges.

You will participate in root cause analysis, calibrate gauges, define data collection points, verify tolerances, and support cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in manufacturing/engineering technology required.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing/process engineering in automotive tooling.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; strong computer skills.
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic.
• Ability to present clearly and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Plan and use gauges to measure components and assemblies.
• Perform root cause analysis on inspection data and implement responses.
• Ensure gauge calibration, certification, and repeatability.
• Determine data collection points for studies and data analysis.
• Verify tolerances and build specifications are met.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and tooling.
• Lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee SPC activities and data interpretation.
• Contain quality issues with ICA/PCA when needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office

Communication

Presentation

Stress management

Self-motivation

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing/engineering tech

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Minitab

Teamcenter

Job description

Ford in Louisville, KY is hiring a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to apply engineering principles and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. This role focuses on safety, quality, and productivity using standard company processes and gauges.

You will participate in root cause analysis, calibrate gauges, define data collection points, verify tolerances, and support cross-functional teams to resolve issues.