Engineering Specialist, Process

Ford Motor Company; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will support optimization efforts, drive safety and productivity improvements, and bring valuable experience from the automotive industry. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription coverage

Flexible family care and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts for employees

Paid community service time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years in manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in automotive sector desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving skills (8D and 5Why)

Solid understanding of Lean Tools

Ergonomic analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

In this position...

You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and co-op experience will be considered)

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• 2 or more years in the automotive industry
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• Familiarity with 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
• Successful candidate must demonstrate leadership behaviors, outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

We encourage candidates who believe they can bring value to Ford Motor Company, even if they don't meet every listed qualification.

As a global company, we offer benefits that include:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, and related programs
• Family building benefits including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments
• Vehicle discounts for employees and family
• Tuition assistance
• Employee resource groups
• Paid community service time and holidays

For more details on salary and benefits, visit: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This role falls within salary grades 6, 7, and 8. Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will undergo employment verification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, contact 1-888-336-0660.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering for Assembly Processes
• Drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements
• Apply engineering and analytical techniques to optimize manufacturing processes
• Support troubleshooting of assembly stations and systems
• Investigate and reduce scrap and improve first-time quality
• Develop and verify corrective actions for quality concerns
• Conduct process audits and create process documentation
• Ensure compliance with standards