CNC Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing on the Shop Floor

Ford; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 72,480 - 162,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Process Engineer to join the CNC machining team. This hands-on role focuses on optimizing production with grinding, turning, milling, and related processes across CGI, forged steel, and aluminum components.

You will collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production to reduce downtime and drive continuous improvements. The position requires 5+ years in engineering or plant manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills (8D/5Why), and proficiency with AutoCAD and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering or plant manufacturing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) project methodology experience.
• Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen methods.
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience.
• Validated experience with Visual Factory Management.
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience.
• CNC/Machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support on the shop floor (60-70% time) to resolve production, quality, and maintenance challenges.
• Identify and lead small-scale improvement projects to reduce downtime and improve quality metrics.
• Use AutoCAD and 3D modeling software to design, modify, and manage drawings and layouts.
• Leverage 3D printing for rapid prototyping and shop floor tooling solutions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement solutions.
• Monitor process capability to identify waste and quality deviations.
• Update process documentation including OIS and PFMEAs.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions on the line.
• Work with Tooling Engineers to optimize tool life and performance.
• Support Lean Manufacturing implementations across machining.

Skills

CNC/Machining

Problem solving

Process improvement

Effective communication

DMAIC/DMADV

FMEA/PPAP/DOEs

Kaizen/TQM

Ergonomic analysis

Visual Factory

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Modeling software

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Process Engineer to join the CNC machining team. This hands-on role focuses on optimizing production with grinding, turning, milling, and related processes across CGI, forged steel, and aluminum components.

You will collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production to reduce downtime and drive continuous improvements. The position requires 5+ years in engineering or plant manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills (8D/5Why), and proficiency with AutoCAD and