Mech & Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & CI

Lincoln Motor Company; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Life/AD&D benefits

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes, lead cross-functional teams, and enhance system performance. The role emphasizes Six Sigma, Lean practices, and safety standards across shifts and travel as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in automotive manufacturing, strong CAD knowledge, and experience with vision systems and data-driven improvements. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive or battery cell manufacturing preferred).
• Fundamental working knowledge of industrial process, PM planning, and machine safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Optimize & Innovate: Provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Systems Integration: Manage interaction between systems and upper-level computers; configure parameters for varying production loads.
• PM planning and machine ownership: Review PM plan performance using machine data; drive improvements and constraint reduction.
• KPI tracking and development: Track and improve department KPIs using electronic tools and algorithms.
• Continuous Improvement: Use Andon data to prioritize efforts; lead Six Sigma projects on efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Technical Collaboration: Bridge collaboration between departments to ensure equipment performance.
• Maintenance Support: Establish preventive maintenance plans; mentor/train technicians.
• Standards & Safety: Ensure FPS and Safety OS adherence to achieve zero injuries.
• Life Cycle Management: Support design changes, code updates, and backups for automation.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Vision Systems

Digital Twins / IIoT / AI/ML

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

FMEA

Data collection

CAD / AutoCAD

Planner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

3-5 years experience in manufacturing (automotive/battery)

Tools

AutoCAD

Planner

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks a Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes, lead cross-functional teams, and enhance system performance. The role emphasizes Six Sigma, Lean practices, and safety standards across shifts and travel as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in automotive manufacturing, strong CAD knowledge, and experience with vision systems and data-driven improvements. Competitive salary and benefits apply.