Manufacturing Engineer-Crankshaft (Casting & Forging)

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Casting and Forging Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead in-house forging development and part design for crankshafts, collaborating with PD, machining, and suppliers to improve manufacturability and efficiency. Requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering (MS preferred) and 5+ years in manufacturing.

Strong analytical skills and a track record in process engineering are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering (MS preferred).
• Min 5 years in manufacturing, preferably casting and forging.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with tooling experience.
• Knowledge of crankshaft forging, part/ die design and process diagnosis.
• Familiarity with global forging technologies and trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house forging rough part design, fill, die pressure and failure mode simulations.
• Develop advanced forging processes and optimize PD final machined parts for manufacturability.
• Use CR/IR processes and drive improvements through BOP teams and MDS updates.
• Collaborate with Machining and PD TE to improve crankshaft near net shape and material distribution.
• Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies to meet product requirements.
• Mentor crankshaft designers and engineers in casting and forging methods.

Skills

Crankshaft forging

Process engineering

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Eng

MS in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

PolyWorks

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.

In this position...

This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to PTME and delivering New Model Powertrain Programs. The PTME organization’s belief is ONE Manufacturing – Best in the World – The industry benchmark for Manufacturing with an aspiration to deliver Lean, Flexible and Competitive Manufacturing Systems for Production of Propulsion Technologies that Power our Winning Portfolio Globally. We are seeking a passionate, purposeful and customer centric leader to join our team as a Casting and Forging Manufacturing Process Engineer.

What You'll Do...

• Lead the development of in-house forging rough part design, and part fill, die pressure, and failure mode simulation, including the complete understanding of all key process variables for forging crankshafts
• Lead development of advanced processes for forging rough part design, including optimization of PD designed final machined parts for manufacturability in forging and machining plants
• Utilize the CR / IR process and drive implementation through the BOP teams, including updating the MDS, for quality and investment efficiency opportunities
• Collaborate with Machining and PD TE's on improvement of crankshaft near net shape design, material distribution, and balance optimization to maximize investment efficiency and manufacturing flexibility
• Work with PD to understand what new manufacturing technologies are required to meet product requirements
• Collaboratively work with internal/external development partners. Leverage technology development efforts with internal (NDE, AMDO) and external (suppliers, research labs) partners.
• Keep current with competitive benchmarking and global forging technologies
• Mentor crankshaft manufacturing and design engineers in part design, analysis, and optimization (both casting and forging)

You'll have...

• Bachelors in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent field of studies, preferably M.S.E. in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• Min of 5 years exp in Manufacturing preferably in casting and forging.
• Demonstrated experience in detailed statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques, including development of new tools to aid in analysis and resolution of part and process deficiencies and realization of opportunities
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing/process engineering and program management for product and facilities programs
• Strong working knowledge of crankshaft forging processes, rough part design, and forging die design, including diagnosis and linking of process driven issues through analysis of rough part and machining line concerns
• Knowledgeable of worldwide research and technology development activities for crankshaft forging
• Knowledge of PolyWorks software is a plus

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 5-8 and ranges from $63,480-162,120..,

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.

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.