Layout Technician

Ford; Allen Park, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford is seeking a skilled Quality Inspection technician to join the EMDO team. You will perform detailed layout inspections, interpret GD&T-based blueprints, and operate CMM and other metrology equipment to verify engine components.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive or precision manufacturing, strong GD&T skills, and experience with CAD/3D tools. The role emphasizes autonomous work, clear reporting, and adherence to Ford EMDO standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of proven working experience in dimensional layout inspection and gauging within automotive or precision manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T and engineering blueprint reading.
• Hands‑on experience with CMM and related precision metrology equipment.
• Familiarity with quality systems and CAD/3D modeling tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed layout inspections and gauging on engine components using GD&T.
• Interpret blueprints to ensure design specifications are met.
• Set up and operate precision measurement equipment (CMM, Zeiss, Adcole, etc.).
• Capture and analyze measurement data, and report findings to engineering teams.
• Maintain inspection data records in compliance with Ford EMDO processes.
• Communicate results clearly to stakeholders and support inspection planning.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

CMM

Metrology equipment

Quality systems

CAD/3D modeling tools

Written & verbal communication

Autonomy

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CATIA V5

AutoCAD

VisMockup

Zeiss CMM

CAD/3D modeling tools

Job description

In this position...

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Inspection technician to join our Engine Manufacturing Development Operations (EMDO) team. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on expertise in precision dimensional inspection, gauging, and metrology for automotive engine components. This role requires strong blueprint interpretation skills, familiarity with advanced measurement equipment, and the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for engineering and manufacturing teams.

What you'll do...

• Perform detailed layout inspections and gauging on precision automotive engine components, including cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, crankshafts, camshafts, ancillary engine components, and electrification hardware.
• Interpret complex engineering blueprints with strong command of GD&T principles and methods to ensure components meet design specifications.
• Conduct casting and forging layout inspections to verify dimensional accuracy and manufacturing quality.
• Apply both metric and English measurement standards accurately across inspection tasks.
• Set up and operate precision measurement equipment, including Zeiss and CMM systems, Adcole, Opticline, Coherix, and Hommel surface finish and contouring instruments, to capture complex and precise measurement data.
• Execute component cleanliness testing and analysis in accordance with Millipore processes.
• Utilize drafting and 3D modeling software (CATIA V5, VisMockup, AutoCAD) to support inspection planning and analysis.
• Communicate measurement results and findings clearly and professionally to engineering and machining stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and organized inspection data records in compliance with Ford EMDO Quality Operating Systems and processes.
• Leverage MS Office tools for reporting, documentation, and data management.
• Work independently and manage priorities effectively with minimal supervision.

You’ll have...

• Associates Degree or equivalent education and experience
• 5+ years of proven working experience in dimensional layout inspection and gauging within an automotive or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T and engineering blueprint reading.
• Hands‑on experience with CMM and related precision metrology equipment.
• Familiarity with quality systems, cleanliness standards, and CAD/3D modeling tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

This position is a salary grade 5 ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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