Heat Treatment Manufacturing Engineer – Powertrain

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave & family care support

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on heat treatment and metallurgical processing equipment for gears and transmission components. You will own the full equipment lifecycle from specification to start-up and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

This role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering with ferrous metallurgical processing experience, RFQ/CAPEX budgeting, and delivering on cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, Industrial/Production Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering with metallurgical background.
• High-volume, ferrous-based metallurgical processing experience (heat treatment, welding, surface treatments).
• Proven track record leading equipment acquisition, installation, and commissioning projects.
• Experience in supplier / technical procurement (RFQ) and CAPEX budget / schedule control.

Responsibilities

• Specify, procure, and qualify equipment / tooling for metallurgical processing (carburizing, vacuum, induction hardening, shot peening, laser welding, automation).
• Lead end-to-end equipment delivery: design, supplier runoff, shipment, installation, commissioning, and start-up at production facilities.
• Manage supplier / integrator contracts and ensure adherence to technical specs, deadlines, and safety requirements.
• Develop timing plans, identify deviations, and drive recovery actions.
• Coordinate manpower planning for installation and present status reports on cost, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Ownership

Planning

Analytical

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, Industrial/Production Engineering

5+ years in manufacturing engineering

Ferrous metallurgical processing experience

Experience with RFQ / CAPEX budgeting

Manufacturing plant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on heat treatment and metallurgical processing equipment for gears and transmission components. You will own the full equipment lifecycle from specification to start-up and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

This role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering with ferrous metallurgical processing experience, RFQ/CAPEX budgeting, and delivering on cost, quality, and delivery targets.