Ford Motor Company · 1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineer – Platform Electrical
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFord Motor Company is a leading automotive manufacturer committed to innovation and efficiency in vehicle production. The Manufacturing Engineer – Platform Electrical role involves collaborating with the Product Development team to optimize hardware and software integration for new vehicle models while ensuring adherence to global manufacturing requirements.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive Design For Assembly into new model vehicle hardware and software development by regularly collaborating with the Product Development team to generate facility & tooling impact, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements
Enforce a pre-occurrence mindset as the manufacturing point of view to align with Product Development on architectural software strategy for effective and efficient testing of driver/passenger functionality to execute on future product lines
Initiate and collaborate with Manufacturing Core Teams on the development of the hardware build sequence and individual part installation processes defining build sequence i.e. Bill of Process to support quality software launches in-plant
Quantify hardware and software manufacturing and facility impact to launch new model programs including facility, tooling, and labor for all manufacturing functions
Use virtual tools, such as TeamCenter, and Vismockup to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for assembly operations
Develop new methods and/or tools to verify software interactions in the virtual environment prior to physical system existence
Remotely assess existing facility layouts to analyze assembly processes using Vault and AutoCAD for planning future work
Assess all product designs/concepts for adherence to our Global Manufacturing Requirements and revise and/or generate and document new GMR’s as required
Evaluate 'Lessons Learned' from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs
Evaluate and assess competitive vehicle information i.e. benchmarking relative to manufacturing and processing of end item parts, sub-assemblies, and fastening/joining to determine incorporation on future product and develop next-generation ideas
Collaborate in a multi-functional team of Program Delivery teams, Product Development, Marketing, Program Planning, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs, etc. in early product planning workshops
Travel to our North American assembly plants for site reviews as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or a combination of equivalent experience and education
2+ years of practical experience in the integration and launch of software system integration is preferred
2+ years of manufacturing experience ideally in vehicle assembly is an asset
Proven experience conducting work in a virtual environment utilizing 3D tools is required
Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles required
Ability to deliver in stressful situations with self-motivation and minimal direct supervision within timing constraints
Effective creativity to find solutions to unstructured or highly constrained problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills to present complicated concepts to an audience with a broad range of experiences
Established leadership and project management skills
Preferred
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Demonstrated Microsoft Office experience includes Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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