Crankshaft Casting & Forging Process Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Casting and Forging Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead in-house forging development and part design for crankshafts, collaborating with PD, machining, and suppliers to improve manufacturability and efficiency. Requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering (MS preferred) and 5+ years in manufacturing.

Strong analytical skills and a track record in process engineering are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering (MS preferred).
• Min 5 years in manufacturing, preferably casting and forging.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with tooling experience.
• Knowledge of crankshaft forging, part/ die design and process diagnosis.
• Familiarity with global forging technologies and trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house forging rough part design, fill, die pressure and failure mode simulations.
• Develop advanced forging processes and optimize PD final machined parts for manufacturability.
• Use CR/IR processes and drive improvements through BOP teams and MDS updates.
• Collaborate with Machining and PD TE to improve crankshaft near net shape and material distribution.
• Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies to meet product requirements.
• Mentor crankshaft designers and engineers in casting and forging methods.

Skills

Crankshaft forging

Process engineering

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Eng

MS in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

PolyWorks

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Casting and Forging Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead in-house forging development and part design for crankshafts, collaborating with PD, machining, and suppliers to improve manufacturability and efficiency. Requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering (MS preferred) and 5+ years in manufacturing.

Strong analytical skills and a track record in process engineering are essential.