Press Automation Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Stamping Automation Engineer in Dearborn, MI, to lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing processes across North America and Mexico. You will collaborate with cross‑functional plant teams to drive efficiency and reliability in stamping operations.

The role emphasizes project management, CAD analysis, PFMEA, and strong communication, with a hybrid work model requiring onsite presence four or more days per week.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in stamping automation or related manufacturing automation roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing launch programs.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proficient with 3D CAD review and PFMEA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new automated manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvements.
• Analyze equipment design for maintainability, uptime, throughput, and installations.
• Write technical specifications for new equipment and repairs.
• Research new automation technologies to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate testing and validation during design/build across sites.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and purchase orders; support after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Stamping Automation

Project Management

3D CAD review

PFMEA

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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 your 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.

In this position...

As part of our Stamping Engineering team, you’ll help build the world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Stamping Engineering is a cross‑functional team having the primary responsibility to support our manufacturing plants and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at plants across North America and Mexico.

What you'll do...

• Develop and implement new automated manufacturing processes as well as identify and implement continuous improvements for existing processes through equipment and product launches.
• Equipment Design analysis including layout for maintainability, equipment uptime, production throughput, reliability, foundations, and electrical/mechanical installations.
• Write technical specifications for new equipment, improvements, and repairs.
• Investigate and research new automation technology to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Complete risk assessments concurrently with multiple suppliers and plant engineering during design/build
• Estimate budget and secure quotes for investment studies.
• Establish and maintain master schedule with technical assistance and plant labor coordination.
• Execute purchase orders.
• Support emergency breakdowns (calls after hours/weekends sometimes are expected).
• Provide analysis of failures and interpret test results, and complete failure reports.
• Coordinate testing of materials at labs, interpret metallurgical issues and changes.
• Provide on‑site support during installations releases at the plants.
• Develop installation plans including bid package preparation for contractor installations.
• Learn and execute Ford Safety process: Risk Assessments, Safety Pre‑task Analysis, PROTAG, and ECPL
• Maintain project budgets and use Ford financial reporting systems (PCAM & PFR).
• Maintain and update equipment records.

You'll have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical OR Electrical preferred) and/or equivalent experience (15+) years in Stamping Automation
• Experience supporting manufacturing launch programs
• Strong Project Management skills
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Able to read & understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• Energetic personality that is eager to dive in and solve issues.
• Must be willing to travel domestically – including extended trips for major launches.

Even better, you may have...

• Stamping / Press Engineering
• PMP Certification
• Experience with stamping, machining tooling, processes, and facilities
• Steel Scrap Processing experience
• Aluminum Scrap Processing experience

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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.,

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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