Manufacturing Automation Engineer & Six Sigma Lead

Lincoln Motor Company; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize highly automated equipment, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure safety and efficiency in a dynamic automotive environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, experience with vision systems, and the ability to travel internationally for plant launches. You will drive continuous improvement, mentor technicians, and collaborate across departments to sustain peak performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive or battery cell manufacturing preferred).
• Fundamental working knowledge of industrial process, PM planning, and machine safety standards.
• Experience with 2D & 3D vision systems for robot guidance, metrology, and identification.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize & Innovate: Provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through systemic approach solutions, automation, and advanced levels of process control.
• Systems Integration: Manage the interaction between systems, upper-level computers; configure parameters appropriately for varying production loads.
• PM planning and machine ownership: Review the performance of PM plan and effectiveness using machine data, improvement and constraint reduction of process equipment using Ford Motor Company Operating Systems.
• KPI tracking and development: Track and improve department KPIs using electronic tools and complex algorithms to solve problems.
• Continuous Improvement: Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow; lead Six Sigma project teams focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Technical Collaboration: Act as a bridge on collaboration between different departments to ensure performance of the equipment.
• Maintenance Support: Establish preventive maintenance plans for the equipment, electrical/controls aspects, and mentor/train technicians to enhance the team’s overall competence.
• Standards & Safety: Ensure adherence to the Ford Production System (FPS) and Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
• Life Cycle Management: Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications, model code updates, and program backups for automation.
• Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Skills

Leadership behaviors

Interpersonal skills

Shift flexibility

Travel readiness

Process improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

2D/3D vision systems

AutoCAD

Planner

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize highly automated equipment, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure safety and efficiency in a dynamic automotive environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, experience with vision systems, and the ability to travel internationally for plant launches. You will drive continuous improvement, mentor technicians, and collaborate across departments to sustain peak performance.