Manufacturing Engineer: Machining & Tooling Launch

Ford, Inc; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family care support

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off and holidays

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead machining system specification, design, validation, and launch for engine and transmission components. You will work with engineers, plant operations, and suppliers to manage tooling, gauging, and process documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, 1+ years in manufacturing, strong PM, and 3D CAD skills (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Min 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel for launch programs.
• Strong project management and results orientation.
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA or equivalent).
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate in stressful situations with timing constraints.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your Subsystem.
• Collaborate with Product Development to generate facility and tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets and update Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Assembly and Machining feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for tool design, build, and implementation in your subsystem.
• Lead tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site and support vendor shop inspections.
• Lead launch product and tooling issue resolution and closure.
• Develop lessons learned from New Model launches and implement preventative actions.
• Support SQDCPMEI initiatives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation.
• Interface with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).

Skills

3D CAD review

PFMEA understanding

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Travel for launches

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Or equivalent work experience

Tools

Teamcenter

VisMockup

CATIA

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead machining system specification, design, validation, and launch for engine and transmission components. You will work with engineers, plant operations, and suppliers to manage tooling, gauging, and process documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, 1+ years in manufacturing, strong PM, and 3D CAD skills (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA).