Manufacturing Engineer- Round Parts Machining

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid holidays and vacation options

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead machining processes for Powertrain components in a hybrid work setting in SE Michigan, Ohio, and Canada. You will drive quality, cost, and schedule improvements with cross-functional teams and advanced CAD tools.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong project management capabilities. Lean Six Sigma knowledge is a plus and travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Manufacturing is required.
• Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience is required.
• Strong Project Management skills and a result-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for Powertrain Machining at SE Michigan, Ohio, and Canada.
• Utilize machining process knowledge to optimize quality, costs, timing, and footprint.
• Collaborate with Product Development to improve facility tooling costs and labor efficiency.
• 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 and resolution of Machining feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for tool design, build and implementation.
• Initiate bids and place orders for equipment in collaboration with Purchasing.
• Lead new program machining process installation, startup, and commissioning at site.
• Support tooling buyoffs at vendor facilities and lead launch-related issues.
• Develop lessons learned from New Model launches and implement corrective actions.
• Support SQDCPMEI initiatives and interface with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Automotive manufacturing

Team collaboration

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

VisMockup

CATIA

Job description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

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. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

What You'll Do...

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for Powertrain Machining, located at plants in SE Michigan, Ohio, and Canada
• Utilize machining process knowledge, particularly steel and iron metal cutting and grinding to deliver an efficient and optimized process regarding quality, costs, timing, and footprint.
• Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Machining feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
• Initiate bids, evaluate, recap bids for equipment purchase; work with Purchasing to write and place orders.
• Lead new program machining process installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.
• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Min of 2 years' experience in Manufacturing is required.
• Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience is required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to support launch programs on extended travel
• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Familiarity of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma

Even better, you may have...

• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS
• Experience w/automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes and facilities preferred but not mandatory
• Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems: Gear machining, crankshaft machining, Stator/Rotor Manufacturing, Machining, Cell Manufacturing, and Battery Assembly
• Error proofing
• Experience with CMM gauge programming

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 -8 and ranges from $72,480-162,120..,

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.

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