Manufacturing Engineer- General Assembly

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking a diligent Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and launch of new vehicle programs. You will lead manufacturing engineering efforts, implement tooling and facilities changes, and coordinate across plant sites in the US, Canada, and Mexico to meet launch timelines.

The role emphasizes process improvement, CPS/GPDS milestones, and collaboration with PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, and MTDC teams. Travel to plants is required during launches.

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• 2+ years of CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.
• Implement new or modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.
• Lead manufacturing assembly builds in North American plants (Canada, Mexico & US).
• Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing-related issues.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.).
• Write and maintain process sheets after Final Design Judgement.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing engineering

CAD

Tooling & facilities experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world — together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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...

We’re seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We’re looking to optimize our efforts in safety, quality, and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.

What you'll do...

• Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.
• Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.
• Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants.
• Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues.
• Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement.
• Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work.
• Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy-off @ vendor facility.
• Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
• Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
• Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy.
• Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results
• Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
• Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards
• Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico during the launch of the vehicle. Co-location to plant site is required.

You'll have...

• BSc, Engineering (pref Mechanical, Industrial OR Electrical) OR Applied Science or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
• 2+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities
• 2+ years' CAD experience

Even better, you may have...

• Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
• Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS
• Experience in one or more of the following: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line
• Error proofing experience
• Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability
• Strong Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus
• Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design
• Previous project management experience
• Prototype design and development experience
• Experience working with Tier 1OEM Suppliers and partners
• Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly

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 range of salary grades 6-8 .

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. #LI-Hybrid

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