Process Engineer

Ford Model e U.S.; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off & holidays

Extra vacation time option

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan's Ypsilanti area seeks a Gauge & Process Capability Engineer to own plant gauge and CMM connectivity, ensure measurement-data integrity, and lead process-capability analytics. You’ll convert fragmented manual activity into reliable leading indicators that drive quality, RTY, PPMs, and warranty performance.

You’ll have a strong background in Lean/Six Sigma and extensive experience with measurement systems, Gages, CMMs, SPC, and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related technical field.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment with exposure to measurement systems, gauges, CMMs, SPC, and capability analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional project skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Own plant gauge and CMM connectivity and measurement-data integrity.
• Lead process-capability analytics, operator qualification, gauge serialization, and governance.
• Develop standard work, training plans, audits, and cross-functional corrective actions.
• Translate trend data into corrective actions and drive improvements across multiple plants.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Gage/measurement systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related

Associate's Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

QDAS

CMMs

SPC

Quality data systems

Job description

In this position…

The Gauge & Process Capability Engineer provides dedicated ownership for plant gauge and CMM connectivity, measurement-data integrity, process-capability analytics, operator qualification, gauge serialization, and sustainable capability governance. This role converts fragmented manual activity into reliable leading indicators that improve FTT/RTY, PPMs, pulls, warranty performance, containment, and problem‑solving response , while preserving critical measurement skills across the plant.

You’ll have...

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)

Even better, you may have…

• Master's Degree
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5-Why corrective action and problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools, 5S, Kanban, Poka‑yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) project methodology
• Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen methods
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience
• Demonstrated experience with Visual Factory Management
• Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
• 3 or more years' experience working in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated exposure to measurement systems, gauges, layouts, CMMs, SPC, and process‑capability analysis (internship/co‑op experience considered)
• Working knowledge of QDAS or comparable quality‑data systems, control plans, critical characteristics, control limits, and capability metrics
• Experience diagnosing data‑quality, connectivity, network, or system‑integration issues in a plant environment
• Ability to interpret trend charts, out‑of‑tolerance conditions, Basic R&R results, and capability data, and translate findings into corrective action
• Experience developing standard work, training, qualification plans, audits, and cross‑functional corrective‑action plans
• Strong communication and project‑management skills, with the ability to coordinate priorities across multiple plants and functions

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare 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 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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