Powertrain Digital Assembly Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Digital Assembly Engineer to lead digital transformation in Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME). You will connect the plant floor with the digital thread, guiding 3D layout, virtual builds, and digital twins to validate stations before physical builds.

You’ll collaborate across Process, Product, IE, Ergonomics and more, using Siemens Teamcenter, Vis Mockup and Tecnomatix tools, to optimize station layouts, simulate dynamic humans and

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Design Engineering Technology (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing preferred).
• Proficiency in Siemens Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, and Process Simulate (Tecnomatix).
• Experience in Manufacturing or Launch environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 3D Cycle Line Layout meetings using 3D simulations to drive cross‑functional decisions.
• Drive iterative workstation development from concept through final validation.
• Execute Virtual Kaizens and Virtual Build Events.
• Initialize the Digital Twin in Siemens Teamcenter and maintain it to reflect design data.
• Perform advanced 3D simulations with dynamic humans, machines, and robots to identify bottlenecks and clearance issues.
• Support cross‑functional integration to ensure holistic plant strategies.
• Champion adoption of VR and advanced simulation tools like VET and IC.IDO.
• Support on‑site launches and validate that the physical build matches the digital twin.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Technical mastery

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Design Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred)

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

Process Simulate (Tecnomatix)

CATIA

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future — for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the‑art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead the digital transformation within Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME).As a Digital Assembly Engineer, you will be the 'Digital Thread' that connects PTME to the Plant floor. The primary objective is to break down traditional engineering silos by facilitating iterative, virtual assembly simulations that ensure every manufacturing station is validated and optimized before physical implementation.You will lead the collaborative effort to ensure our workstations pass their Digital Job 1.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 3D Cycle Line Layout Meeting: Facilitate weekly cross‑functional virtual working level meetings. Use 3D simulations to drive collaborative discussions between Process, Product, IE, Ergo, Layout, MP&L, and Safety to reach consensus‑based resolutions.
• Drive Iterative Workstation Development: Lead the digital assessment and 3D modelling of manual and semi‑automated workstations (including product, process, layout, dynamic human modelling, part delivery racks, and tooling) from concept (uPSC) through final validation (uDC).
• Execute Virtual Kaizens:Champion the digital milestone reviews and Virtual Build Events. Ensure all stations meet the rigorous standards for tooling clearance, operator ergonomics, and material flow before "Digital Job 1."
• Initialize the Digital Twin: Build and maintain Digital Twins in Siemens Teamcenter, ensuring the virtual environment accurately reflects design‑intent data and facility constraints.
• Advanced Process Simulation: Perform complex 3D simulations involving dynamic humans, machines, and robots to identify bottlenecks, pinch points, and clearance issues early in the design phase.
• Cross‑Functional Integration: Act as the primary interface between diverse engineering workstreams to ensure manufacturing strategies are holistic, functional, and optimised for the plant environment.
• Technology Advocacy: Utilize and drive the adoption of new technologies, including Virtual Reality and advanced simulation software (e.g., VET tool suite & IC.IDO for flexible part simulation).
• Continuous Improvement: Support the development of global digital engineering methods and standards, helping to move the organisation toward a centralised Centre of Excellence model.
• Launch Support: Transition from the virtual world to the physical world by supporting on‑site launches, resolving issues identified during the digital phase, and validating that the physical build matches the digital twin.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or Design Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred).
• Proficiency in Siemens Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, and Process Simulate (Tecnomatix).
• Experience in a Manufacturing or Launch environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• The "Collaborative Mindset": Proven ability to lead meetings, manage conflict between competing engineering priorities, and drive groups towards a shared solution.
• Technical Mastery: Practical experience with 3D modelling (CATIA or similar), ergonomic analysis tools, and discrete event simulation (DES).
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex assembly issues in a virtual environment and develop creative, cost‑effective engineering solutions.
• Resilience: Ability to remain effective and proactive in times of ambiguity and rapid technological change.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex digital data to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Travel: Ability to travel to plant locations as required (mainly North America) to support physical validation.

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 programmes, subsidised back‑up childcare and more
• Family‑building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount programme 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 range of salary grades 6‑8 and ranges from $74,300‑$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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorised 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, colour, 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 on‑site four or more days per week.

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

We build world‑class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.