Ford Motor Company · 1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, dedicated to building a better world through innovative mobility solutions. The Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical will provide expertise in manufacturing process engineering, focusing on optimizing safety, quality, and productivity while supporting new model development and tooling implementation.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days
Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes
Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants
Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues
Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities
Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement. Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work
Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy-off @ vendor facility
Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts
Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy
Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results
Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards
Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or a combination of equivalent experience and education
3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
3+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities
3+ years' CAD experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS
Water test, End of Line
Error proofing experience
Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability
Strong Problem-solving skills
Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus
Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design
Previous project management experience
Prototype design and development experience
Experience working with Tier 1OEM Suppliers and partners
Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly
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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