Manufacturing Engineer — Automotive Battery Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan to optimize highly automated equipment, manage system integration, and drive continuous improvement across shifts including weekends and travel.

The role requires a mechanical/mechatronics background, 3–5 years in automotive manufacturing, and knowledge of vision systems, PM planning, and safety standards. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive or battery cell manufacturing preferred).
• Vision Systems: Experience with 2D & 3D vision systems for robot guidance, metrology, and identification.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Planner

Office

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan to optimize highly automated equipment, manage system integration, and drive continuous improvement across shifts including weekends and travel.

The role requires a mechanical/mechatronics background, 3–5 years in automotive manufacturing, and knowledge of vision systems, PM planning, and safety standards. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.