Manufacturing Test Engineer

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an Engine Test Engineer within the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team. The role combines engineering with project management to deliver production test systems for engine programs and ensure industry-leading quality of powertrains.

You will develop test sequences, analyze data, troubleshoot production issues, and drive improvements across test processes, with occasional travel to OEMs and Ford plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Masters in Engineering
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Data driven mentality and decision-making process

Responsibilities

• Support specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production Test Systems for engine powertrain projects
• Deliver standardized test processes and equipment in line with global powertrain strategies
• Support all test processes (e.g. Leak Test, In-Process Test, Cold Test, Hot Run)
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to achieve a working Product design that meets Manufacturing Design Specifications with feasible expectations in the Test Engineering Specification (ES)
• Work with Prototype Engineering to determine feasible test solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs
• Work with a multi-functional engineering team from Assembly, Machining, Quality and Plant Operations to ensure proper integration of test processes into powertrain manufacturing systems
• Develop production test sequences and monitor product function through a test software interface
• Troubleshoot production issues impacting FTT and warranty, determine corrective actions to the part, assembly, and machining processes and/or test equipment
• Implement test stand modifications as required for new models and corrective actions
• Implement test sequence (software) updates for new models and corrective actions
• Conduct equipment acceptance activities for test machines at both the OEM and Mfg. Plant to validate capability, robustness, and safety
• Review component/assembly quality indicators and evaluate potential test improvements to address issues, reduce warranty claims and improve customer satisfaction on new programs
• Use Lessons Learned to develop program studies and improve standard Bill of Processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Data-driven

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

WMA

InspeXion

Siemens PLCs

VFDs

Job description

In This Position…

As part of our Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team, you’ll help build the world-class powertrains we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies, processes, and testing methods to further increase our quality and efficiency. In this role, the candidate will function as both an engineer and project manager, working cross-functionally within manufacturing and across the enterprise to deliver new engine programs and ensure that the quality of powertrains are industry-leading. Leveraging data analytics and machine learning tools, engine manufacturing test engineers consider assembly processes, cost efficiencies, and quality standards to deliver these fresh new customer products. This role offers high visibility with Ford manufacturing leadership and cross-functional senior executives, requiring deep collaboration across the entire manufacturing value chain to ensure the best possible return on investment (ROI). The engine manufacturing test engineer position is based in the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) office in Dearborn, Michigan. Depending on project assignments, some travel to appropriate equipment OEMs and Ford powertrain plants is to be expected.

What you’ll do...

• Support the specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production Test Systems for engine powertrain projects
• Deliver standardized test processes and equipment in line with global powertrain strategies
• Support all test processes (e.g. Leak Test, In-Process Test, Cold Test, Hot Run)
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to achieve a working Product design that meets Manufacturing Design Specifications with feasible expectations in the Test Engineering Specification (ES)
• Work with Prototype Engineering to determine feasible test solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs
• Work with a multi-functional engineering team from Assembly, Machining, Quality and Plant Operations to ensure proper integration of test processes into powertrain manufacturing systems
• Develop production test sequences and monitor product function through a test software interface
• Troubleshoot production issues impacting FTT and warranty, determine corrective actions to the part, assembly, and machining processes and/or test equipment
• Implement test stand modifications as required for new models and corrective actions
• Implement test sequence (software) updates for new models and corrective actions
• Conduct equipment acceptance activities for test machines at both the OEM and Mfg. Plant to validate capability, robustness, and safety
• Review component/assembly quality indicators and evaluate potential test improvements to address issues, reduce warranty claims and improve customer satisfaction on new programs
• Use Lessons Learned to develop program studies and improve standard Bill of Processes

You’ll have...

• Bachelors / Masters in Engineering
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Data driven mentality and decision-making process

Even better, you may have...

• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Base knowledge of various test processes (Leak Test, In-Process Test, etc.)
• Knowledge of engines
• Mechanical and Controls Engineering aptitude
• Project management experience
• Programming experience in test software such as WMA, InspeXion software
• Electronic controls systems experience with Siemens PLCs and VFDs
• Vibration/NVH analysis 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 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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.