Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean, Hybrid, 50% Travel

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking an engineer to join an agile team delivering standardized machining solutions for powertrain programs. You will design processes, layout efficiently, and address ergonomics and safety while collaborating with OEMs and internal teams to launch new programs.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 1+ years of engineering/manufacturing experience, with GD&T and Lean Six Sigma familiarity. The position is based in Dearborn, MI, with significant travel and hybrid onsite work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 1+ years of engineering and manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with GD&T and reading engineering drawings.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of machining systems for powertrain programs.
• Optimize processes for quality, cost, timing, and footprint.
• Assist with equipment installation, run capability and handover to plants.
• Coordinate bids and purchase orders with Purchasing and suppliers.
• Collaborate with OEMs, product and plant engineering to resolve issues.
• Interface with facilities, safety, ergonomics, and material handling teams.
• Support simulations for constraint analysis with IE teams.
• Travel up to 50% for project support.

Skills

Engineering experience

GD&T reading

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean/Six Sigma

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Ford is seeking an engineer to join an agile team delivering standardized machining solutions for powertrain programs. You will design processes, layout efficiently, and address ergonomics and safety while collaborating with OEMs and internal teams to launch new programs.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 1+ years of engineering/manufacturing experience, with GD&T and Lean Six Sigma familiarity. The position is based in Dearborn, MI, with significant travel and hybrid onsite work.