Manufacturing Engineer

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the design, procurement, delivery and launch of program-specific machinery and assembly processes. You will drive process improvements and ergonomics workstations to improve safety and productivity.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor of Engineering with 5+ years in manufacturing, strong analytical and collaboration skills, and a track record of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) with 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and data-driven analytical capabilities.
• Ability to learn core product functions and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive design, procurement, delivery and launch of program-specific machinery and assembly processes.
• Lead Design for Ergonomics and standardize assembly solutions to reduce operator risk.
• Develop station specs, BOMs and 3D CAD models; validate with Virtual Manufacturing.
• Apply PFMEA, DCP and Process Illustrations to ensure capability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with CPMT and PD to resolve feasibility issues and manage budgets.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Aptitude & Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

What You’ll Do

• Process & Equipment Launch: Serve as the primary Process Engineer driving the design, procurement, delivery, and launch of program‑specific machinery, equipment, and assembly processes.
• Safety & Workstation Design: Lead the "Design for Ergonomics" procedure and implement standardized assembly solutions to eliminate operator risks and deliver highly productive manual workstations.
• Technical Specs & Virtual Simulation: Develop detailed station specifications, BOMs, and 3D CAD models; collaborate with Virtual Manufacturing to verify designs prior to physical builds.
• Quality & Risk Mitigation: Utilize disciplined quality tools (PFMEA, DCP, Process Illustrations) and ME Lessons Learned to ensure process capability, conformity, and continuous improvement.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Component Program Module Team (CPMT) and Product Development (PD) to resolve design feasibility issues, manage project budgets, and drive investment efficiency with OEMs.

You'll have

• Education: Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical OR Industrial preferred) with practical manufacturing and problem‑solving experience (5+ years' experience)
• Analytical Skills: Strong troubleshooting capabilities combined with a data‑driven mentality to resolve complex technical issues.
• Aptitude & Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn core product functions and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaboration: Proven capability to work effectively both independently and within diverse, cross‑functional teams.

Even better, you may have

• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering (automotive or high‑volume production preferred).
• Gauging and shimming process knowledge
• Technical knowledge of transmission and/or electrified powertrain component function.
• Strong mechanical and controls engineering aptitude.
• Proven project management experience, particularly in managing equipment OEMs.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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