Powertrain Machining Manufacturing Engineer

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

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.